How do you characterize your ‘relationship’ with your phone?
Philosophers are describing our phones as parasites!
Initially, our smart phones helped us stay in touch, and find our way around.
More recently, they have become an extension of us, to the point that they now may be considered ‘parasites’.
They ‘survive’ by staying connected to us, yet exploit us, capturing our attention to the benefit of the big tech companies.
How can we rebalance this relationship?
Evolution theory shows we need to (a) detect exploitation, and (b) have the capacity to respond.
I think that capacity is within all of us: drawing on human agency to take back control over our lives.
Every week on Sabbath, I don’t use my phone.
This day has turned into my own secret weapon in what has become a battle.
And it’s far more than just respite from a busy week.What We Owe Our Attention
