At 43 years old, I've STILL never touched a smart device of any kind, and don't plan on it. Sitting on a bus of dozens people here in Vancouver, I'm often literally the only person not plugged into their handheld control panel. Even the older generation all has one now. I get directions before I leave the house, or bring a map. I do my research and social media from my PC at home. I use a pay phone if I need to make a call while out. I don't require candy crush to keep myself entertained. People say I'm stuck in the past because I don't have a smart device. They remind me "they're free if you get a contract", assuming I don't have one because of the cost. Or they assume I'm not tech savvy and don't have one because I wouldn't know how to use it.
Unfortunately, without a smart device, I can't access certain businesses, websites, services, etc. It's becoming necessary for travel, in some cases. It won't be long before I'm part of an underclass of humans. Already feels that way sometimes.
Thanks for your post, Dan!
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I don't have a smart phone (but I do have an older generation flip phone) and won't get one if I can help it. I am still surprised on how distracted everyone is with their phones. Luckily I know people that have a smart phone but still can put them down and read a book, have an intelligent conversation without looking at a screen, and who don't take picture after picture of themselves. Maybe it is because I am of the "older" generation (I am 48 years old) and we still remember a slower, less narcissistic time when people and communities were important. Hang in there @drutter . I am thinking that there will be several splits in the "new world order." There are many people going back to the land that use some technologies but, I am betting, that they won't put a chip in their bodies and probably will be creative enough to find away around the system. We are being taught to feel helpless and go to the government for our problems. I believe we can break the programming and find a better and healthier way of life. Take care!
Hey there, sorry for the late reply! Just wanted to thank you for that comment and say I agree with you. I'm still figuring out the Steemit system but definitely find it promising.