It seems they recognize that the community level functions of tech are more salient than the individual level functions. In our society we tend to take the oppo

It seems they recognize that the community level functions of tech are more salient than the individual level functions. In our society we tend to take the opposite approach. We evaluate technology only based on how it benefits an individual, while overlooking its effect on communities. A desktop computer at work or in the living room somehow doesn't have the addictive qualities of a smartphone. Perhaps it's because all technology does is amplify networks, and the networks created by isolated people with devices are different from the bonds of family, work, proximity, etc.