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Re:People would rather be electrically shocked than left alo... by vlod on Monday July 31, 2023 @07:35PM (#36950363)
I get funny looks when I go walk (say a 90min) the dog, without my phone (so no podcasts/music). I find it really helps me solve tech problems.

I think my brain is always trying to tell me what to do if I just STFU for a bit. Also I find that you pick up on strange/interesting things happening around you if you just observe.

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Re:People would rather be electrically shocked than left alo... by vgeek on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:20PM (#36951580)
I normally walk the dog for at least an hour after work and also never carry a phone. I just stare into space while she sniffs, thinking about various things and watching for the resident groundhogs, and I'm pretty sure this is viewed as deviant behavior now relative to many's default compulsion of scrolling social media or news.
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