Spent a morning out on the town on my day off, and everyone is just fucking buried in their phones 24/7. This realization was so absurd to me

Of course I’m not exempt from this shit, but no wonder people are having so much trouble making friends and creating meaningful relationships in this day and age. So fucking bleak

    • UlyssesT [he/him]
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      11 months ago

      I don't see how algorithms are relevant.

      You not seeing it doesn't mean they're not manipulating you and everyone around you.

        • UlyssesT [he/him]
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          11 months ago

          But I meant, how does that pertain to the content of my comment?

          At least they're reading. They could be in front of a TV instead.

          This comment?

          You implied in that comment that being in front of a TV is worse and that's kind of dubious. TV isn't clearly worse; it's bad in different ways compared to portable devices that constantly shovel algorithm-driven content at people for maximum attention draw and engagement.

            • UlyssesT [he/him]
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              11 months ago

              I admit my ideas were somewhat tangential but I contend that they mattered enough to be brought up anyway because they affect the outcomes of what we were discussing.

              and so I felt misunderstood/unheard

              I also admit I did somewhat miss your intended thrust with what you were saying.