The development of the next widely adopted technology, such as virtual reality or augmented reality, is predicted by experts to change our social behaviors in the future, potentially bridging remote people and company sites, and enabling more real-time processing of huge datasets. The integration of these technologies with wearable tech is expected to have a big impact on our private spheres, raising questions about surveillance and control. While some predict that new technologies will create new communities, others believe they will lead to echo chambers or even a desire for detachment from screens and social media. Some experts think that the pandemic has made us more dependent on technology for social interaction, and that it can help us be more inclusive, while others see a potential need for tech rejection or regression.