THOMAS BERTHOLD

In the 1960s, scientists created a “mouse paradise”. Unlimited food. No predators. No real struggle. And then something happened that should make all of us pay attention. The males began withdrawing. They stopped mating. Some spent their time grooming themselves and avoiding social competition. Females became less interested in reproduction. Eventually, the population collapsed. This was part of researcher John B. Calhoun’s famous mouse experiments, often referred to as “Universe 25.” Now look at modern society: 📱 Constant stimulation 👀 Endless comparison 🏆 Nonstop status competition 💔 Less real connection 🧠 More isolation despite being “connected” 24/7 We were told technology would bring us closer together. But what happens when the nervous system never gets a break from seeing thousands of people, thousands of lifestyles, thousands of bodies, thousands of opinions, every single day? The mice couldn’t turn their environment off. You can. Blessings and ❤️, Dr. Edward Group, DC