Why 90s Movies Feel More Alive Than Anything on Netflix

Re:Why 90s Movies Feel More Alive Than Anything on Netflix by swat535 on Wednesday November 26, 2025 @05:42PM (#46063163)

I'm so torn on this, because on one hand smart phones have been a net positive in many aspect of my life. I get instantly access to maps, I have my bank in my pocket, I get notified of my bills, check my emails, communicate with friends and family, order stuff online..

Yet there is also the toxic stuff, constantly scrolling X, Facebook or Instagram, bombarded with ads, subscriptions and trash..

I think smart phones can be great devices but their use should be limited to useful functionalities rather than dopamine hits.

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Re:Why 90s Movies Feel More Alive Than Anything on Netflix by ToucanLoucan on Thursday November 27, 2025 @10:39AM (#46070236)

FWIW, I'm a mobile dev. So I wouldn't have my career if not for phones. If I were given a wish from a genie, and asked if I wanted to erase smartphones from the human experience, I honestly don't know. At once they're sources of incredible utility, convenience and personal productivity and edification. And again, they are just a CANCER on most people's ability to simply perform being human.

So I absolutely 100% cosign the conflict.

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