A World Without iPhones? (tomdispatch.com)
from Pro@programming.dev to technology@lemmy.world on 05 Jun 22:57
https://programming.dev/post/31696113

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salacious_coaster@infosec.pub on 06 Jun 00:36 next collapse

When we all have green text bubbles, nobody does

Engywuck@lemm.ee on 06 Jun 07:11 next collapse

My world would be exactly the same. Never used one, never wanted to use one and never wanted one.

MurrayL@lemmy.world on 06 Jun 08:38 collapse

Congrats on missing the point and making it about yourself instead

Engywuck@lemm.ee on 06 Jun 09:18 collapse

Glad you enjoyed it. No need to thank me.

wingsfortheirsmiles@feddit.uk on 06 Jun 08:33 next collapse

A lot of this could be achieved by turning off notifications/muting them, turning off fitness tracking, deleting social media accounts, etc whilst retaining the device.

sturmblast@lemmy.world on 06 Jun 18:52 collapse

I believe the world was a better place before smartphones started dominating everyone’s attention. It has had a profound impact on how people are socializing, and not in a positive way if you ask me.