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Re:Feeling uncomfortable when leaving phone at home shouldn'... by rglullis on Sunday May 08, 2022 @05:18PM (#31308226)
I agree. You are describing the concept of flaneuring, which is something that is getting lost on this hyperconnected culture.

My worry is that by removing all chance of variability in our lives, we become automatons.

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Re:Feeling uncomfortable when leaving phone at home shouldn'... by JKCalhoun on Monday May 09, 2022 @10:13AM (#31314226)
And we become dependent on it as well.

Also, I for one miss serendipity.

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