I found some interesting statistics online about technology usage. It was so fascinating yet so frightening that I felt both intrigued and scared simultaneously. Lolx.
According to the Becoming Minimalist website:
:o !!!
I was… speechless.
Then, I found this video that I highly recommend you watch right now, which made me even more dumbfounded.
At this point, I crave the indulgences of all phone lovers - hehe. I love my phone too; she’s been such a fidus Achates. I am, therefore, not going to be saying that phones are bad things – Interviewer bias, :D. Just enjoy the literature.
The phone is the most amazing mobile device I’ve ever used. I mean, it beats many other technologies hands-down; and I say “many” just because “all” is a little too bold to use in this case in the 21st Century. This phone, however, is so awesome that many times, it makes us forget how awesome actual human beings can be. If you just think about it, you’ll see that most times, our phones DO NOT connect us with people – they do the exact opposite.
Have you ever been chatting with someone and told them you were coming to their house; then, when you got there you asked for the Wi-Fi password and started chatting with someone else?
Story of our lives! Lolx.
There’s now a crazy trend of “unplugging” going on. In the 19th and 20th centuries, everyone preached the benefits of technology. Now, a lot of research is on to prove that detaching yourself from technology – AKA unplugging – for a while is actually more beneficial and productive.
Why is that? Every form of addiction is bad, and you can only know how addicted you are to something when you attempt to leave it. The instruction in Romans 13:14 is a general one pinpointing nothing in particular. Warnings like this are seen in the Bible as guidelines so we know when we’re almost crossing the line as opposed to other warnings which directly identify sin.
The first time I heard unplugging used, in relation to the human mind and technology, was in The Matrix.
According to the Becoming Minimalist website:
- 84% of cell phone users claim they could not go a single day without their device.
- 67% of cell phone owners check their phone for messages, alerts, or calls — even when they don’t notice their phone ringing or vibrating.
- Studies indicate some mobile device owners check their devices every 6.5 minutes.
- 88% of U.S. consumers use mobile devices as a second screen even while watching television.
- Almost half of cell owners have slept with their phone next to their bed because they wanted to make sure they didn’t miss any calls.
- Traditional TV viewing eats up over six days (144 hours, 54 minutes) worth of time per month.
- Some researchers have begun labelling “cell phone checking” as the new yawn because of its contagious nature.
:o !!!
I was… speechless.
Then, I found this video that I highly recommend you watch right now, which made me even more dumbfounded.
At this point, I crave the indulgences of all phone lovers - hehe. I love my phone too; she’s been such a fidus Achates. I am, therefore, not going to be saying that phones are bad things – Interviewer bias, :D. Just enjoy the literature.
The phone is the most amazing mobile device I’ve ever used. I mean, it beats many other technologies hands-down; and I say “many” just because “all” is a little too bold to use in this case in the 21st Century. This phone, however, is so awesome that many times, it makes us forget how awesome actual human beings can be. If you just think about it, you’ll see that most times, our phones DO NOT connect us with people – they do the exact opposite.
Have you ever been chatting with someone and told them you were coming to their house; then, when you got there you asked for the Wi-Fi password and started chatting with someone else?
Story of our lives! Lolx.
There’s now a crazy trend of “unplugging” going on. In the 19th and 20th centuries, everyone preached the benefits of technology. Now, a lot of research is on to prove that detaching yourself from technology – AKA unplugging – for a while is actually more beneficial and productive.
Why is that? Every form of addiction is bad, and you can only know how addicted you are to something when you attempt to leave it. The instruction in Romans 13:14 is a general one pinpointing nothing in particular. Warnings like this are seen in the Bible as guidelines so we know when we’re almost crossing the line as opposed to other warnings which directly identify sin.
The first time I heard unplugging used, in relation to the human mind and technology, was in The Matrix.
If there is something that keeps me IN NEED of, and DEPENDENT on it, then I shouldn’t be around that thing. Only God should have that kind of say over my life. Lolx. After all, He owns me. He can say whatever He likes about me; just like I can decide whatever happens to my phone – it shouldn’t be the other way around. BUT IT IS!
What’s the first step in unplugging? UNPLUG! Simple. It’s not that easy though, but you have to make an effort. You’ll enjoy it later. I’m unplugging too. :)
You need to time your social media interactions, your selfies, YouTube, even news! And if you’re one of those people who think important messages could be sent to you, the theory is simple: “if the message is THAT IMPORTANT, the sender will find a way to call you”; not WhatsApp you. If they can’t get you online, they’ll immediately assume you’re not in Wi-Fi range. If it’s that important, they’ll call. Full stop.
If you make up your mind, that the internet will see you only three times a day: in the morning before you leave, at lunch break, and in the evening when you get home, and for no more than an hour each time, that’s the biggest step you’ll make to unplugging. Hopefully, with time, you'll be able to go a full day without NEEDING to go online.
No more checking of phone on bus rides, Candy Crushing EVEN WHEN YOU’RE TALKING TO YOUR FRIENDS, taking selfies ENDLESSLY, annoyingly texting while you’re meant to be interacting with the people around you… just, no more!
Relax! You’re not the Messiah of the internet. If you’re not online, neither you nor your friends will be damned forever. Haha.
Have a nice, unplugged day. :)
What’s the first step in unplugging? UNPLUG! Simple. It’s not that easy though, but you have to make an effort. You’ll enjoy it later. I’m unplugging too. :)
You need to time your social media interactions, your selfies, YouTube, even news! And if you’re one of those people who think important messages could be sent to you, the theory is simple: “if the message is THAT IMPORTANT, the sender will find a way to call you”; not WhatsApp you. If they can’t get you online, they’ll immediately assume you’re not in Wi-Fi range. If it’s that important, they’ll call. Full stop.
If you make up your mind, that the internet will see you only three times a day: in the morning before you leave, at lunch break, and in the evening when you get home, and for no more than an hour each time, that’s the biggest step you’ll make to unplugging. Hopefully, with time, you'll be able to go a full day without NEEDING to go online.
No more checking of phone on bus rides, Candy Crushing EVEN WHEN YOU’RE TALKING TO YOUR FRIENDS, taking selfies ENDLESSLY, annoyingly texting while you’re meant to be interacting with the people around you… just, no more!
Relax! You’re not the Messiah of the internet. If you’re not online, neither you nor your friends will be damned forever. Haha.
Have a nice, unplugged day. :)