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> For some reason they seem to think it will work when the book is electronic and small enough. Do you mean a stationary exercise bike? I don't read books on

> For some reason they seem to think it will work when the book is electronic and small enough. Do you mean a stationary exercise bike? I don't read books on those because I am usually sweating and I don't want to get that on the book. Also, most paperbacks are pretty springy, so sometimes I need to have one hand holding them open, or some kind of clip system on the bike. iPads or Kindles don't have these problems, so I can certainly imagine using them instead. I don't, probably because of an irrational aversion to getting anything from the grungy gym on my personal devices.

Swizec 4y ago
> Do you mean a stationary exercise bike? You may be surprised to learn people do text and bike. I’ve done it on occasion when running late to a meetup with friends. It’s … not very safe.
periphrasis 4y ago
When the weather gets nice in nyc, the bike lanes fill up with people slowly meandering about the lane as they cycle one-handed, eyes glued to their cellphones. My unscientific, purely vibes based take is that the ubiquity of the smartphone has created such widespread severe dopamine addiction that basic human judgment and even self preservation instinct is increasingly impaired.
- rakejake 4y ago
  Well, once when I was out walking, I saw someone peeing on a trail side, dick in one hand, phone in the other. There is a social crisis of some sort and we basically have no idea how to get out of it.
  - WeylandYutani 4y ago
    It was the Japanese who made phones water resistant so that you could text in the shower.
- cheq 4y ago
  My unscientific, purely vibes based take is that we are made dependant on stuff like google, internet and smartphones, so, why learn? why memorize?
nehal3m 4y ago
No no, actual bicycles. The Netherlands, famous for having 1.3 bicycles per capita [1], has implemented a law intended to prevent mobile phone use on very non-stationary, moving bicycles [2]. [1] https://amsterdamfox.com/news/the-number-of-bicycles-per-capita-in-the-netherlands-is-above-the-world-average/ https://amsterdamfox.com/news/the-number-of-bicycles-per-cap... [2] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/27/dutch-cyclists-face-mobile-phone-ban https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/27/dutch-cyclists...

Swizec 4y ago

> Do you mean a stationary exercise bike? You may be surprised to learn people do text and bike. I’ve done it on occasion when running late to a meetup with friends. It’s … not very safe.

periphrasis 4y ago

When the weather gets nice in nyc, the bike lanes fill up with people slowly meandering about the lane as they cycle one-handed, eyes glued to their cellphones. My unscientific, purely vibes based take is that the ubiquity of the smartphone has created such widespread severe dopamine addiction that basic human judgment and even self preservation instinct is increasingly impaired.

rakejake 4y ago
Well, once when I was out walking, I saw someone peeing on a trail side, dick in one hand, phone in the other. There is a social crisis of some sort and we basically have no idea how to get out of it.
- WeylandYutani 4y ago
  It was the Japanese who made phones water resistant so that you could text in the shower.
cheq 4y ago
My unscientific, purely vibes based take is that we are made dependant on stuff like google, internet and smartphones, so, why learn? why memorize?

nehal3m 4y ago

No no, actual bicycles. The Netherlands, famous for having 1.3 bicycles per capita [1], has implemented a law intended to prevent mobile phone use on very non-stationary, moving bicycles [2]. [1] https://amsterdamfox.com/news/the-number-of-bicycles-per-capita-in-the-netherlands-is-above-the-world-average/ https://amsterdamfox.com/news/the-number-of-bicycles-per-cap... [2] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/27/dutch-cyclists-face-mobile-phone-ban https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/27/dutch-cyclists...