I do not own a smartphone. I've had one in the past for a few years. I do not feel isolated in the least. I do have a VOIP on my computer, that's it. If some

I do not own a smartphone. I've had one in the past for a few years. I do not feel isolated in the least. I do have a VOIP on my computer, that's it. If someone wants to reach me, they can call and see if I'm at my computer (I am a lot) and if not they leave a voice mail, send me an email, or text me on my VOIP. I think it sucks to be tethered to a device where I am available every second of the day, where you can't have time to yourself. And I like a LOT of time for myself. Also, I find it SUPER creepy that you can be tracked 24/7 and a corporation knows your EVERY move and it is recorded for all time on some computer drive. They will know forever every single place you've ever been. Creeps me the fluck out. I just don't need a smart phone. I always know where I'm going so don't need the directions on a smart phone. For the rare occasions that I do, maybe once or twice a year, I just write down the directions, it's fine. The first iphone was introduced in 2007, only 15 years ago. I certainly didn't feel isolated from friends and family before that time. I don't know, maybe if you are only 14 or 15 or 20 years old and have always had smartphones, you might see it differently.