Smartphones, Screen Time, and Living Abroad
The most peaceful year of my life was, not surprisingly, after I lost my iPhone 4s. I had just arrived in Thailand and spent most of my savings getting there. Since I was too broke to buy a replacement, I went out and picked up a burner instead—a cheap Samsung with a seemingly eternal battery life and “Super Jewel Quest” pre-loaded onto the hard drive (coincidentally, it was the only game available on that phone). Those kinds of throwaway phones were available at even the dingiest, most unwelcoming of Thai…read more