5 ms·
I don't see why you can't just control your drinking habits. Swearing alcohol off is like cutting off the nose to spite the face.
by hnzix 8y ago
I don't see why you can't just control your drinking habits. Swearing alcohol off is like cutting off the nose to spite the face.
- cncrnd 8y agoAlcohol does not provide the massive utility that comes with modern smartphones. There are ways to reduce cell phone usage without going to a flip phone. But, if this is what works for the author then I support it. Removing certain apps and disabling notifications will work wonders for most people though.
- QasimK 8y agoI think the analogy was meant to be a reflection on what “addiction” means
- refurb 8y agoI think the response to that is - most adults can control their drinking habits. It’s a very small minority who have an addiction to alcohol.
- wilsonnb2 8y agoIt shouldn't surprise us that Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/Reddit are more widely addictive than alcohol. They are designed to be addictive, because it's good for business.