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Are smartphones the new cigarettes?
Mar 17, 2024
Exploring the addictive qualities of smartphones and drawing parallels to cigarettes. Discussing the negative effects of smartphone addiction, lawsuits targeting tech companies, and the need for less addictive content. Sharing personal struggles with smartphone addiction and hopes for disconnecting to achieve a healthier tech balance.
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- Smartphones and cigarettes share a trajectory from niche to ubiquitous in society, becoming essential daily tools.
- Smartphone addiction, especially among children, raises mental health concerns and impacts social interactions negatively.
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Smartphones and Cigarettes: A Comparison of Adoption
Smartphones and cigarettes share a similar trajectory of going from niche products to ubiquitous elements in our lives. While cigarettes were ubiquitous by the mid-1960s, smartphones saw a rapid adoption, with over 95% of people owning one. Both products became integral to daily routines, reflecting a permanent integration into society.
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