Exploring the dynamic shift in societal perceptions towards technology, from historical adaptations to present-day challenges posed by smartphones. The chapter delves into the implications of smartphone engagement, corporate responsibilities, and potential governmental interventions to address excessive screen time.
The world of today would seem alien to someone living 30 years ago: people seduced by their screens in private and public and now AI blurring the lines between humans and the machine. Author and technologist Azeem Azhar chronicles the pace of change and asks whether the human experience can cope with that pace while preserving what is fundamentally human.