The Impact of Smartphones and Constant Connectivity

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This chapter explores the global debate regarding the social consequences of smartphones, shares personal experiences of being constantly connected, highlights concerns about losing the ability to entertain oneself without smartphones, and draws a parallel between adult smartphone use and addiction to cocaine.

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