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5 sats \ 1 reply \ @flat24 12h \ 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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