Even younger respondents who have never lived in such a world voted in favor of giving it a whirl
Seventy-seven percent of middle-age Americans (35-54 years old) say they want to return to a time before society was “plugged in,” meaning a time before there was widespread internet and cell phone usage. As told by a new Harris Poll (via Fast Company), 63% of younger folks (18-34 years old) were also keen on returning to a pre-plugged-in world, despite that being a world they largely never had a chance to occupy.
But I also have no problems with leaving my phone on Do Not Disturb and reading a book. I am happy to ignore the world. I don’t let connectedness rule me. I use it.
Usually. I also have ADHD, so sometimes I just need my stimulation
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Been there, done that, and fuck no.
But I also have no problems with leaving my phone on Do Not Disturb and reading a book. I am happy to ignore the world. I don’t let connectedness rule me. I use it.
Usually. I also have ADHD, so sometimes I just need my stimulation