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I'm really glad the shift seems to have begun. Humans are terrible in proactive action, we always wait until net negative developments really mess things up an

I'm really glad the shift seems to have begun. Humans are terrible in proactive action, we always wait until net negative developments really mess things up and then we are reactive. The main difference in this case is that in my opinion it is only rarely that a development plagues children so much as smartphones have. We can only hope that the obliteration of attention spans and the cultivation of addictive behaviours will not leave lasting effects.

squigz 2y ago
What exactly is it about smartphones specifically that have plagued children?
- 4gotunameagain 2y ago
  Obliteration of attention spans, introduction and proliferation of (mentally and physically) unhealthy role models, the proven by now adverse effects of social media, the rising teen suicide rates etc etc etc
  - squigz 2y ago
    > Obliteration of attention spans Assuming this is true (some data would be nice though) how did smartphones themselves contribute to this? > introduction and proliferation of (mentally and physically) unhealthy role models, This is such an old phenomenon I'm not entirely sure how to respond. This is not remotely related to the rise of smartphones. > the proven by now adverse effects on social media I assume you mean "of". We at least partially agree here, though I think we need to delve a bit deeper into why social media has such adverse effects on our children, instead of just blaming the technology itself. > the rising teen suicide rates Again, how do you attribute this to smartphones?
    - 4gotunameagain 2y ago
      You are one google scholar search away from research showing results that align with what I listed. Would you like me to google it for you? Sure, here is the first example that showed up: 10.1186/s12991-019-0224-8 Is it a contentious field due to novelty and/or the sociopolitical aspect involved ? Sure. Does it seem entirely possible to me, especially after experiencing a detox period from smartphones and high frequency technology ? Definitely. I was stunned at how differently my brain worked after that.
      - squigz 2y ago
        > You are one google scholar search away from research showing results that align with what I listed. Would you like me to google it for you? Given that the burden of proof is on you, yes, certainly I do. Thanks!

squigz 2y ago

What exactly is it about smartphones specifically that have plagued children?

4gotunameagain 2y ago
Obliteration of attention spans, introduction and proliferation of (mentally and physically) unhealthy role models, the proven by now adverse effects of social media, the rising teen suicide rates etc etc etc
- squigz 2y ago
  > Obliteration of attention spans Assuming this is true (some data would be nice though) how did smartphones themselves contribute to this? > introduction and proliferation of (mentally and physically) unhealthy role models, This is such an old phenomenon I'm not entirely sure how to respond. This is not remotely related to the rise of smartphones. > the proven by now adverse effects on social media I assume you mean "of". We at least partially agree here, though I think we need to delve a bit deeper into why social media has such adverse effects on our children, instead of just blaming the technology itself. > the rising teen suicide rates Again, how do you attribute this to smartphones?
  - 4gotunameagain 2y ago
    You are one google scholar search away from research showing results that align with what I listed. Would you like me to google it for you? Sure, here is the first example that showed up: 10.1186/s12991-019-0224-8 Is it a contentious field due to novelty and/or the sociopolitical aspect involved ? Sure. Does it seem entirely possible to me, especially after experiencing a detox period from smartphones and high frequency technology ? Definitely. I was stunned at how differently my brain worked after that.
    - squigz 2y ago
      > You are one google scholar search away from research showing results that align with what I listed. Would you like me to google it for you? Given that the burden of proof is on you, yes, certainly I do. Thanks!