I work in technology, and somehow I managed to not become addicted to my electronics. I do have an iPhone provided by work: it’s just a pretty leash, really. Maybe that’s why I’m ambivalent.
But I notice everywhere I go, walking, driving (seriously?), and even in the ladies room (hello!) people are on the phone or texting. Constantly. Even when I am with family and friends, they have their devices in hand. I go out to eat, and glance at people at other tables. They all are looking at their smart phones, not talking to each other!
What does this say about our society? I’m not sure, but I don’t think it’s good.
What brought this to mind is that I was just watching an action adventure flick, and there was a long chase scene, and a good part of it was through crowds. I only noticed one person in the throng holding something that might have been a cell phone, and she wasn’t using it.
And that jumped out at me.
I must be showing my age.
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