The introduction of smartphones has reshaped social expectations and norms, influencing how people react to situations like waiting for someone.
Technology has the potential to change interpersonal dynamics and alter behavior, as demonstrated by Fabio's experience with his father.
Deep dives
The evolution of boredom
In this podcast episode, Fabio shares a personal story about his relationship with his father and how it has evolved over the years. He recalls how, in the past, his father would get upset and make impatient remarks whenever he kept him waiting. However, in recent times, despite still being late occasionally, his father no longer gets upset with him. The reason for this change is attributed to his father now owning a smartphone.
The impact of technology
Fabio highlights the impact of technology on interpersonal dynamics and how it has changed the way people react to waiting times. He uses his own experience with his father as an example, illustrating how the introduction of smartphones has led to a shift in behavior. This highlights the idea that technology has the potential to reshape social expectations and norms, even influencing how people perceive and react to situations like waiting for someone.