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5 sats \ 5 replies \ @flat24 21 Nov \ on: Cell phone addiction ideasfromtheedge
What you mention is totally valid, but consider that it is visible from several points of view, because you don't consider that spending two hours on SN or spending the same amount of time on FB, IG or TT has the same effect. This is obviously talking about adults.
On the other hand, there is the issue of children, where I totally agree with you, it is something out of control and it is generating dependent and weak children.
I consider that the best thing we can do is observe the masses, see how they act to do absolutely the opposite.
I consider that the best thing we can do is observe the masses, see how they act to do absolutely the opposite.
I think this sentiment, if taken literally is a tiny bit oversimplified, but it's probably the correct approach most of the time! I find it a great starting point at least to guiding my behavior.
Maybe Mark Twain's adage is more subtle, that if you find yourself in the side of the majority it's best to "stop and reflect."
I wonder what the hell is going on that makes this so true? Are humans just hardwired to do the dumbest shit possible as a group? I've heard people say that individuals are usually smart but collectively we're dumb.
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I've also read about this, maybe because solitude allows you to reflect? to meditate on things? Now think about who you're surrounding yourself with, that could be a starting point.
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Obviously there is a big difference in the content you consume, some will be beneficial and others will not, the point of it all is the excess with which you use your cell phone or computers to the point that when you do not do it it creates withdrawal or you simply cannot spend even 10 minutes without the phone in your hand, put down one phone to grab another or turn on the TV, the computer, anything that distracts you from the real world.
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I understand, it is true that many people fall into that state...
I think that we should seek balance, that is.
today every day, the use of these devices is a good necessity, so I think that something beneficial would be to choose to do outdoor activities, or not use the phone during work days (if you work with your hands in the real world), create hours of the day to not use the phone and maybe meditate, read, exercise or play some game.
As a special anecdote, I just read this text and it reminds me that yesterday when I was walking with my daughter to soccer practice, and we passed a street where there was a house under construction, and there were about 8 bricklayers working on the construction and at least three of them had the phone in their hand... 📲 🫱
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