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Re:I wish GPT4 had never happened by lotsofpulp on Saturday April 08, 2023 @11:24AM (#35494154)
Here are some of the ways in which a smartphone + mobile broadband has made my life better:

Having a communications device that lets me contact whoever I want, whenever I want, and share media immediately.

A mapping solution to ensure I am never lost.

Access to the world’s largest repository of information so I can look up information or how to do something at a moment’s notice.

Reminder system to help me keep track of tasks.

Access to whichever books/music/videos/games I want at anytime in any place.

Ability to manage money and pay (An additional way at least, without the need to carry cards).

Health tracking and alert benefits of a watch paired with a phone.

Ability to take high quality photos and videos at anytime.

Re:I wish GPT4 had never happened by weatherlite on Sunday April 09, 2023 @03:58AM (#35500788)
I'm not denying any of these improvements but there is also evidence that walking with this constant distraction and being bombarded by social media / news is bad for mental health and our ability to focus.