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Our digital lives may be making us more distracted, distant and drained, according to research presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.
For instance, even minor phone use during a meal with friends was enough to make the diners feel distracted and reduced their enjoyment of the experience, one study found.
"People who were allowed to use their phones during dinner had more trouble staying present in the moment," said Ryan Dwyer, MA, of the University of British Columbia, lead author of a study that was presented during a symposium on how digital technology is affecting relationships. "Decades of research on happiness tell us that engaging positively with others is critical for our well-being. Modern technology may be wonderful, but it can easily sidetrack us and take away from the special moments we have with friends and family in person."
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180810161553.htm
(Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday August 12 2018, @09:05PM (2 children)
Tell me, oh wise moderator who modded this Troll, how fucking triggered are you by the word "fuck"?
Proving once again that Moderators are knee-jerk morons.
(Score: 2, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Monday August 13 2018, @01:36AM
You've got that wrong. The moderators were triggered by the word "Tollbooth". Being from New Jersey means we always have a visceral reaction to tollbooths.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday August 13 2018, @03:33AM
I say "fuck" all the time and generally keep max karma. You must just not be very good at it.
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