#010 - Kai Wei - Can More Technology Reduce Smartphone Addiction?
Modern Wisdom
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The Impact of Smartphones on Behavior and Conversation
In this chapter, the speakers discuss the impact of smartphones on our behavior and conversation. They mention that the attention economy drives app developers to design apps that keep users engaged for longer periods. The mere presence of a smartphone on the table can change conversations as individuals expect interruptions and may pick up their phones to check notifications. The speakers note that despite the acceptance and ubiquity of smartphones, having them out still influences behavior, indicating that it is an impingement on normal discourse. They also highlight the addictive nature of smartphones and the constant need to check them.
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