I've considered doing this, and that social aspect's always what stops me. What if they can't reach me? I was meeting a friend yesterday, and I kept fidgeting with my phone, waiting for her. And then, I had like an aha moment. Like why do I keep holding it? She'd told me where she was, I had an estimate how long she was gonna be. The informational transaction was over. Conditioning, you know?
I agree with @carolkean. Lay them down may be one of the coolest battle cries I've heard in a while. I'm definitely gonna adopt it into my personal day-to-day, hope you don't mind :)
Told me I 'should think different.' I said 'I am thinking different!'
It's so ludicrous it's funny. I don't even think it's so much a matter of being reachable, as in that's not what bothers. What bothers others in this sort of thinking is (as ever) how it reflects on them, and I've noticed smartphone addiction is something of a sore spot. We don't wanna be that person, but aren't willing to think different, either.
Our obsession with the smart phones, like all obsessions, has gone too far. We really have to stop using them altogether! It's nearly impossible, but I am slowly training everyone I know to leave messages on my landlines (I have three), or email me, and wait for me to get back to them. This makes everyone slow down some.
I've been saying "Our phones are our enemy's weapons. Lay them down" for a while now, hoping it would catch on. Go right ahead and use it lavishly!
Thank you, I will! :D I always cave in for the music, though I'm aware it's a self-sabotaging mentality. I go yeah, but I still wanna listen to my Spotify or whatever, and then abort the whole digital detox plan altogether. I know it might not sound like it, but it's a big thing for me, so quick question, do you YouTube or CDs or something? :)
CDs and vinyl, all hardwired, no wifi in my house except when guests are staying over, because I can only hardwire one device at a time. I listen to music that I want to learn, but have no hardcopy of, on my computer. I like live music best, especially making it with others - imagine the connection! We must go back to non-tech times as much as possible. Technology is a trap.
I've gotta say, I love your outlook! I agree. I did an impromptu jam session with my brother the other night and it was such a uniquely freeing and fun experience. It made me think I might actually like to learn a bit of piano (when I've never ever thought of myself as a piano person). Wouldn't have happened just sitting around listening to other stuff. Thank you, I greatly enjoy interacting with you :) have a great day!
It's mutual. I love the way you think!
Aww thank you <3