Technology has brought miracles like a phone torch, a TV that remembers where you left off, and tracking your pizza’s journey home. But with these benefits come downsides. The author discusses technology’s negative impact on attention span, posture, and the ability to hold debates. They express frustration with the reliance on technology for basic tasks and the constant exposure to the opinions of stupid people. The fear of being scammed, password management struggles, and the need for constant preparedness are also highlighted. Despite resenting technology, the author admits they are helpless without it, and society has become reliant on it as well.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/17/no-focus-no-fights-and-a-bad-back-16-ways-technology-has-ruined-my-life-tim-dowling