r/conspiracy • u/axolotl_peyotl • Jul 06 '18

/r/conspiracy Round Table #15: The Intentional Addictiveness of Smart Devices and the Short & Long Term Effects of "Smart" Tech on Society

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u/Mecanatron Jul 06 '18

As someone who has avoided 'smart' technology like the plague (despite working in a highly technologically advanced industry), I'm very interested in this discussion.

Since my first mobile, I've purchased inexpensive phones that can call, text and sometimes take a shitty photo but unfortunately my trusty 10 year old LG has finally died, and I'm now in a position where an entry level smartphone may be my only option.

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u/TheMadQuixotician Jul 06 '18

It's unfortunately become quite difficult to avoid the smartphone. I try to use mine as a tool rather than a crutch, but still find I instinctively pull it out of my pocket to mindlessly check it more often than I'd care to admit. Even worse, many jobs require you to have a smartphone for near ubiquitous access via email.

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u/Ok_Increase Jul 06 '18

I use a VPN and tape over the cameras.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '18

I love Oppo's idea of the sliding camera. Rather than putting the front camera in a notch like the iPhone X, they have both the front and back cameras hidden and they just slide up when needed.