Iphone Affair
How many times have you seen a couple out together, but one or both of them were more into their smart phones than each other? How many times are you having a conversation with a loved one that gets interrupted by an,
"Oh, I have to take this"?
How many times have you seen humans salivate like Pavlov's dogs as soon as they hear that ring, beep, swoosh, ding, vibration, or whatever other loud, sometimes obnoxious personalized sound they've proudly programmed into their electronic devices to ensure they won't miss their treats?
Sure, it's probably not the actual device that we love as much as it is the excitement and anticipation created by what's waiting on the other end, the potentially juicy, exciting news that might be hiding inside that email or that text, just waiting to be opened.
But isn't Lindstrom's point,
"As we embrace new technology that does everything but kiss us on the mouth, we risk cutting ourselves off from human interaction"
a little bit valid? His advice, turn off your phone, order some Champagne, and find love the old-fashioned way.
Psychology Today
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