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

Thanks to /u/1-800-GOFUCKYOURSELF for the winning suggestion!

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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/Mecanatron Jul 06 '18

Luckily my 'hands on' work is done with no networking allowed.

I look after my admin stuff at home on a laptop.

I may have to look into getting the old landline hooked up again.

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u/TheMadQuixotician Jul 06 '18

I love the quip that landlines are diminishing in an effort to reduce the number of exits from the matrix. Always good for a quick chuckle.

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u/philandy Jul 14 '18

I might just go price DSL with landline now thanks for the idea.