I can’t find it now, but I remember a meme that showed everyone on a train looking at their phones, and it was split with a picture from early 20th century where everyone was reading the newspaper on a train. Not arguing smartphones are equivalent to newspapers. But, it is a useful perspective. 

brandonsbytes

This is super interesting.  I wonder what current vices (or virtues) will flip in the next while.  Perhaps some of the more egregious consumerism and aspects of a [goblin mode](https://studio.ribbonfarm.com/p/getting-to-gnome-mode) life?

It seems hard to predict, but it's fun to think about.