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| Zucca:
https://odysee.com/@Coldfusion:f/the-anti-smartphone-revolution Interesting topic that could change the way we consider the interaction between electronics-people. |
| Brumby:
I started watching that and all I could do was shake and nod my head. Shake - because of the absurdity of the situation so many have put themselves in ... and nodding because of the realisation that it is both unnecessary and a negative element in living. I might also point out that the key focus of this is not access to the internet per se, but social media. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not against social media in principle - it's just that it has taken on a far more invasive and powerful role than is healthy. In fact, for far too many people, it has become as addictive as any drug could ever be. Cutting ties to the internet is a step that is a bit further than necessary, IMHO. Just distance oneself from easy access to social media. However, I do concede that those who are so enveloped would need to make the "dumb phone" switch ... the temptation would be too great otherwise. Yes, we live in the "Information Age" - but there IS such a thing as Too Much Information. To those who may need some encouragement, I offer this thought.... Look into yourself and find out who you are - don't look to others to tell you what they think. |
| pcprogrammer:
--- Quote from: Brumby on July 26, 2022, 03:36:28 am ---I started watching that and all I could do was shake and nod my head. Shake - because of the absurdity of the situation so many have put themselves in ... and nodding because of the realisation that it is both unnecessary and a negative element in living. --- End quote --- Sort of the same here. The "smart" phone does have it's benefits, but people should learn to use them with moderation. I can see the addiction in it though. --- Quote from: Brumby on July 26, 2022, 03:36:28 am ---I might also point out that the key focus of this is not access to the internet per se, but social media. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not against social media in principle - it's just that it has taken on a far more invasive and powerful role than is healthy. In fact, for far too many people, it has become as addictive as any drug could ever be. --- End quote --- A bit of a problem is that the internet and social media are so intertwined these days, it is hard to separate them. For instance this forum is also a form of social media. Just a bunch of "nerds" grouping together and writing on the internet. (Not a negative intent here, just a remark) And it is indeed addictive. For me at the moment a way to pass time between projects. --- Quote from: Brumby on July 26, 2022, 03:36:28 am ---Cutting ties to the internet is a step that is a bit further than necessary, IMHO. Just distance oneself from easy access to social media. However, I do concede that those who are so enveloped would need to make the "dumb phone" switch ... the temptation would be too great otherwise. --- End quote --- In this modern day world it becomes more and more impossible to cut the ties completely. Just take banking, it is almost all done via the internet. In France the "cheque" is now being phased out, and your smart phone as payment device is creeping in. How long will it be before the debit/credit card is replaced by it completely. Industry, media and society are forcing us into these things. Peer pressure. So maybe a movement against this is not a bad thing. --- Quote from: Brumby on July 26, 2022, 03:36:28 am ---Yes, we live in the "Information Age" - but there IS such a thing as Too Much Information. --- End quote --- That is so true. Think about it, people post on facebook or whatever media where they will be at some point in time, and criminals abuse this to break in and rob their houses. :palm: --- Quote from: Brumby on July 26, 2022, 03:36:28 am ---To those who may need some encouragement, I offer this thought.... Look into yourself and find out who you are - don't look to others to tell you what they think. --- End quote --- Good advise, but very difficult for lots of people. |
| Zucca:
Suprising that the new generations are somehow moving away from the 24/7 connected mentality. Regarding me, oh Lord yes I am a sinner. |
| voltsandjolts:
Hammer is a useful tool for whacking in nails. But it can also be used to whack your thumb. Similarly with the smartphone, how you use it is up to you. Use it as a dumb phone if you prefer (strong-willed enough?!). You don't have to use it for social media and other potentially damaging crap. Is this forum classed as 'social media'?...cause it's as close as I get. |
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