Put down your phone and be here now


  • TECH
  • Monday, 23 Sep 2019

As much as technology can connect us, it can disconnect us, from ourselves and others. — 123rf.com

A few months ago, I arrived at work and realised I left my smartphone at home. I panicked.

How would my kids get in touch with me? Did I have a dermatologist appointment that day? What if that cute guy from a dating app texted me to see if I was free that night?

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