I also think that it is taking less and less for people to be "traumatised" in life

I suspect it is because to have been traumatized, to be a victim, is in vogue.

How much of our life is spent staring at a screen?

I have been trying to limit my screen time, just as I tried to limit my childrens' screen time. I don't take my phone anywhere. While at home, I turn off my phones, unplug the wifi router, and do all the stuff that does not require technology, without the constant compulsion to check whether or not something has changed since the last time I checked. At least two hours off, twice a day, and all off for the night. It was hard to do at first, I kind of starting jonesing, but it has gotten easier.

skills are built actively.

In order to fill those four hours a day, I cook, garden, play my fiddle, do tai chi, go for walks, read books, pay my bills, make phone calls I've put off for far too long, clean, and the like. I am a far more productive person, and happier. I sleep better.

I hope I look different to others. I'll bet you do.