Has Your iPhone Made You Stupid
I just read an article on the Realtor Mag online titled "Phone Separation May Make You Stupid." According to the article iPhone users performed better on puzzles when they had their iPhones with them or nearby. Apparently being away from their (our) phones causes anxiety to such a degree that we can't concentrate or stay focused.
I must admit that I am a little anxious when I leave my phone at home or am separated from in some way so I won't argue with the author on that point.
Here's My Problem With the Study
As a solution to iPhone Stupidity, the article suggests that we keep our phones with us at times when we need to stay focused. The irony of that is that cell phones themselves are distraction. Instead of encouraging us to keep our smartphones glued to our hips, I think a better suggestion is to wean ourselves off of our phone to a degree in which we don't automatically go into panic mode when we realize we don't have our phones with us.
I don't know of any other professions where there is an incessant need to have a phone within millimeters of their person at all times.
Your Thoughts Please
So what do you think?
- Should we be extra diligent to ensure that we have our phones with us at times when we need to stay focused? OR
- Shoud we wean ourselves off of our phones to a degree that it does not cause such panic and anxiety?
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