Only if we allow ad tech biz to dictate the definition of "functional member." So far they are winning. At one point my mom yelled at me for never checking Facebook, she genuinely thought I was being rude.

This a war of attrition. FOMO is powerful and most people eventually give in. The companies co-opt your friends and family against you. They don't even realize what is happening.

Would you prefer it if it gp had instead said "My computer makes me a functional member of society"?

For many people, the only computer they have is the smart phone, it's how they look for (and apply for jobs), do some banking, check emails and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues.

Try to be less assuming. I have ADD. Calendars with reminders are an enormous value to me, or I would frequently miss meetings and deadlines.