- TITLE: The smartphone effect. connect with meaning. AUTHOR / A: Manuel Armayones GENDER: Technology EDITORIAL: UOC NUMBER OF PAGES: 77 YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2016
In the debate about whether the use of smartphones and through them Internet and social networks create or not addictionThere opinions for all tastes and, sometimes, great disagreements.
Although internet addiction is generally not recognized as such, concepts such as nomophobia, FOMO, ghost call/notification syndrome, etc., have been emerging associated as consequence of technological advances, since, whether or not there is addiction to mobile phones, we all are, how much less, Dependent.
The author analyzes, with a sense of humor, some of these symptoms noting that some of these signs may be secondary to other types of underlying problems. The author approaches the problem with Strategies to avoid these types of symptoms.
Personal opinion
For sure one of the best books what i read on digital minimalism.
A book that covers concepts with a humor that makes you not stop laughing, at the same time the author demonstrates how technology is often not to blame for anything.
We are the ones who consciously (most of the time) enter into worlds that we know are addictive and that without responsible use can end up harming our lives.
Undoubtedly, Manuel tells very clearly how these technologies are made by professionals in psychology and neuroscience so that they are highly addictive. That for one thing.
On the other hand, we are, realistically speaking, technology has given us many good things and will continue to do so, however, under our responsibility is to educate ourselves and our children to use it correctly.
A book that can be read in one sitting, summarizes very clearly what it is digital minimalism y todas the advantages having connect with meaning.
Phrases that I liked
- Technology advances faster than our ability to adapt to them.
- It is vital to differentiate true addictions from excesses and temporary problems.
- Being better or worse people every day depends on us, not on technology.
- Social networks can serve us to fulfill ourselves, grow and learn.
- Users have control, or at least much more control than we think.
- Someone who works on the Internet, who lives from it, is not the same as someone for whom the Internet is another tool for leisure and socialization.
- Concepts like digital diet and meaningful connection.
