tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post3268462669371864059..comments2023-09-28T00:15:27.471-07:00Comments on Farm Girl: The netMiriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07553429775991816622noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post-83867575621694575632014-05-07T06:27:39.945-07:002014-05-07T06:27:39.945-07:00Technology evolves with people. I don't think ...Technology evolves with people. I don't think we're anymore disinterested in real life than anyone was before. I think we're better at multitasking. <br />I don't see the difference between looking at my phone in the grocery store and picking up a gossip mag and still ignoring the cashier or the person behind you or whatever. On the train people used to read papers and books and miss their stops and miss meeting new people.<br />Here's the thing: you don't have to be social. You don't have to be anything. <br />We are here for a short time, and death doesn't reward your experience - so do whatever you want.<br />80% of the time on my phone is spent taking or editing photos. If I didn't have a smartphone, I would be hiding behind a giant camera, capturing more inauthentic moments. I would take my camera home and go into my room with the door closed, ignoring my roommate, to edit them. I would talk on the house phone to a friend.<br />When I'm out searching through things on my phone, more often than not I'm googling. I'm amazed at the things I can learn - it doesn't matter where I am. Having instant access to information makes almost all my of experiences more enjoyable when I can dig deeper and go further. <br />Basically what I mean is since ecave drawings we have been trying to figure out ways to effectively communicate on a mass scale - and we did it. <br />Does this mean some face to face interactions suffer? Yes. But - how important were they to begin with if we can so easily drop them to maintain constant relationships with the world in our phone? Not very.<br />And lastly, in defense of all of us, there is no reason to feel guilty. It may be rude, but that's because we were raised without these. I find the quality of the interactions with my friends now are better - we have more to contribute to conversation. We can easily learn about and form opinions. We are more empathetic. We learn about cultures we never would have known.<br />Bringing that experience to the people in our real lives is amazing, and I'll never go back! Phone 5ever!!!!JustChristinenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06565166262651748617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post-5024911250098277862014-05-06T12:37:47.570-07:002014-05-06T12:37:47.570-07:00I'm definitely addicted to my smart phone. Pet...I'm definitely addicted to my smart phone. Pete and I have a rule where neither of us can get on our computers or phone when we're having a date night. It makes a HUGE difference in the quality of our time together!Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820601784610439713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post-20032320428607377852014-05-06T10:50:40.596-07:002014-05-06T10:50:40.596-07:00I hope everyone understands the irony of this vide...I hope everyone understands the irony of this video about looking up being shared through our smart phones! haha. I've seen this linked to at least 20 times in the last week, and most of them no doubt are being shared via an app of some kind via a phone. I find that comical :) Anyway, I'll spare you my soapbox on smart phones. You've probably heard it already anyway. All I will say is that I don't miss not having one at all, although I realize they are very convenient. But I enjoy leaving the house and leaving the internet as well. I'm ancient and still write down directions with a pen and paper! The Lady Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453607710629077945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post-75807778817753453082014-05-06T09:40:08.230-07:002014-05-06T09:40:08.230-07:00I spend far too much time on my phone and I really...I spend far too much time on my phone and I really dislike myself for it. I did FINE without a smart phone. But now I'm panicked at the thought of not having one. It's silly. How is it that technology at my fingertips actually makes me feel LESS productive? <br /><br />Great reminder - I'm going to limit my iPhone time today and make a plan to do that on a regular basis. <br /><br />-AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post-20855643824217272722014-05-06T08:22:08.538-07:002014-05-06T08:22:08.538-07:00I am and I'm not. P and I make time to put awa...I am and I'm not. P and I make time to put away the phones, I might take pictures of our meal (I can't help it) and then we put our phones away...or we check into beer and then put our phones away :) I certainly pick it up whenever I'm waiting on something/someone but I try to put it away when we do other activities. So really great thoughts!Food, Booze, & Baggagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975014929164134881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post-70994010494041609022014-05-06T04:03:16.397-07:002014-05-06T04:03:16.397-07:00I am addicted to my phone and lately it has really...I am addicted to my phone and lately it has really been bothering me. This weekend I forced myself to keep it in my handbag. I only looked at when off and on in the car or at our hotel. I did post to Instagram a few times but that only takes a second. I have been trying to cut back on my usage. I am never near a computer except at work so yeah, I am commenting here from my phone ;)Mary Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613361631330955684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532204237192804954.post-86423970758283522022014-05-06T02:49:38.015-07:002014-05-06T02:49:38.015-07:00What a great post! I love this. I have to admit I&...What a great post! I love this. I have to admit I'm quite addicted to my phone as well. But luckily being on Malta and being dependent on only the Wi-Fi at the apartment I'm starting to notice that I don't always need my phone with me. I don't have to reply straight away and it's a relaxing feeling if I must be honest. <br /><br />I hope this post will open people's eyes. <br /><br />xoxo Anne ~ http://lifeasarollingstone.blogspot.comAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973397195613900991noreply@blogger.com