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I had a computer at a young age in the 80's and started programming in early elementary school. I also have a young child who is absolutely absorbed in compute

I had a computer at a young age in the 80's and started programming in early elementary school. I also have a young child who is absolutely absorbed in computers, youtube, etc. I understand how much their collective social lives revolves around it. But even all the time I spend on computers, I still find the experiences vaguely disturbing. The effects on mental health are immediately obvious -- a few hours of "screen time" has very obvious negative implications. There is also a quality of addiction to it all. The computer/smartphone is all.

biswaroop 9y ago
This is interesting: the difference in 'screen time' a few decades ago versus today. Is the incredible productization of screen time a recent phenomenon? Could we improve screen time by restricting the access large social media companies have to our brains? Can we convert, or perhaps return, the computer from an interactive television to a digital canvas for hackers?
jimmaswell 9y ago
> a few hours of "screen time" has very obvious negative implications Can you elaborate more specifically?