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Smartphones have made society worse overall despite their convenience
Have smartphones harmed mental health and real social connections?
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Jan 25, 2026
Smartphones have definitely made things worse, I mean, just look around! People are constantly glued to their screens, missing out on real interactions. My own kids can't even have a meal without checking their phones every two seconds. It's like we've forgotten how to have a face-to-face conversation anymore. It's sad, really.
Jan 20, 2026
Smartphones have definitely made society worse, no doubt about it. I mean, come on, just look around – people glued to their screens not even talking to each other, mental health issues on the rise, and don't even get me started on kids growing up with these things. I miss the days when people actually connected face-to-face, you know, like humans!
Jan 14, 2026
I remember when people could just be bored. Now every second has to be filled with content. We've lost the ability to be alone with our thoughts.
Jan 14, 2026
I notice my attention span is completely shot. I can't focus on anything for more than a few minutes without checking my phone. That didn't happen overnight.
Jan 14, 2026
Teen depression and anxiety have skyrocketed since 2012 - right when smartphones became widespread. This isn't coincidence. The data is clear.
Jan 17, 2026
I get where you're coming from, but correlation doesn't always mean causation. There could be other factors at play here too.
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Jan 15, 2026
You know, I gotta say, I'm not buying into this idea that smartphones have made everything worse. I mean, sure, people may be glued to their screens a bit too much, but think about all the connections we can make now! I've reconnected with so many old friends and even made new ones through social media. Plus, the convenience of having everything at your fingertips? I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Jan 15, 2026
Totally agree with you! I've also reconnected with friends and found new ones through social media. It's not all bad!
Jan 22, 2026
Interesting perspective! Do you think there's a way to balance the benefits of smartphones with the potential drawbacks?
Jan 14, 2026
Every new technology faced this same moral panic. Radio was rotting brains. TV was destroying families. Video games caused violence. It's always wrong.
Jan 14, 2026
The mental health stuff has way more causes than just phones. Economic anxiety, climate doom, pandemic trauma. Blaming smartphones is too convenient.
Jan 17, 2026
Totally agree. Phones aren't the root of everything going on. It's just easier to point fingers.
Jan 14, 2026
For marginalized kids, online communities can be literal lifesavers. LGBTQ teens in conservative towns finding support online matters more than boomers being sad about dinner conversation.
Jan 17, 2026
Huh, I never thought about it that way. Do you think the benefits for marginalized kids outweigh the drawbacks for society as a whole?
Jan 18, 2026
I get your point, but can't we acknowledge both the positives for marginalized kids and the negative impact smartphones might have on society overall? It's a complex issue.