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> We're well into the "smartphones are a human right" era My government has to respect free speech but it doesn't mean I have to speak up. Just because somethi
by mo_42 3y ago
> We're well into the "smartphones are a human right" era
My government has to respect free speech but it doesn't mean I have to speak up.
Just because something is a human right doesn't mean I have to execute it.
I very much appreciate those people who live without smartphones. As a society, we need these people. It's not only about people with disabilities and other marginalized groups. It's about everyone.
Last year, the smartphone of a friend of mine was stolen. Luckily, it was well protected. But still it was gone with all the 2F apps. This friend had to learn by example that those apps actually second factors. Also luckily, this person didn't enable 2F for Gmail. Otherwise it would have been much more trouble.
- ghaff 3y agoLots of us probably come to rely too much on our smartphones. I still carry a little cash (and a few other things in a small wallet) and usually do things like print out trip itineraries but, even so, But, even so, I know if I lost/had stolen my smartphone on a trip there's still a lot more information I probably would wish I had with me.
- dazc 3y agoI was robbed once in Spain, lost my laptop, tablet and passport. Thankfully, I retained my smartphone which made everything a lot easier to deal with. For instance, the local consulate was super helpful in getting me issued a temporary passport but I would have had a hell of a time even finding her without my phone.