This document discusses the negative effects of excessive smartphone and digital device usage. It notes that people now spend more time on their devices than sleeping, and feel panicked without their phones. Heavy usage can cause physical issues like bad posture and eye strain, as well as psychological dependence. While digital connectivity has benefits, the document advocates setting limits on screen time, turning off notifications, using password locks, and quitting apps to promote healthier habits and real-world social interaction instead of constant connectivity.

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Living in an Ubiquitous world, digital devices are slowly
taking over our lives, privacy, and humanity

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We spend more time on our phone and laptop than
sleeping [1]
As an average person spends 8.5 hours on electronic
devices each day

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About 42% of the respondents in the survey, conducted
by Harris Decima, said their phone is kept on all day,
everyday. [7]

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And…
Canadian children aged 3 to 5 learned how to navigate
through a tablet before learning to tie shoelaces or even
swim. [8]

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DOES THIS
LOOK

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Reaching for a device becomes so natural
that we start to forget that there is a reason
[9]
-Sherry Turkle

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When we forget to bring our phone with us, we feel…
Panicked – 73%
Desperate – 14%
Sick - 7%
[2]

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We Also Spend Time Together..
#1. Lying in Bed
#2. Using Bathroom
#3. During Meals
#4. While Driving
[2]

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….DEFINETLY NORMAL

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WAKE UP!
DIGITAL DEVICES ARE RUINING YOUR LIFE

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Physical Effects
iPosture & Text Neck
Doctors say, excessive use of digital device can lead to permanent damage to our
overall posture
Computer Vision Syndrome
Staring at the tiny font in your texts and scrolling through dozens of tweets can lead
to eyestrain, blurred vision, dizziness, and dry eyes.
[3]

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Psychological Effects[6]

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“Social media has become
so deeply integrated across
multiple generations,
multiple platforms and
devices, multiple spheres
of public and private life”
-Pew Internet

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Guess It’s Time to Say Good Bye

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BUT HOW?

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First! Learn How to Control Yourself
Studies found that recommended screen time is
only 2 hours per day
So set a LIMIT!
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Second! Turn off Notifications
We check our phone 150 times a day…. [4]

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Third! Lock Your Phone With a Long Password
If you find yourself breaking rules too often and
need a little extra help
Then an extremely long password can do the trick
[5]

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But, If You’re Still Struggling…
Try using a dedicated electronic device quitting
application!
Stay-On-Task App Detox

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Lastly… Don’t Expect Immediate Changes!
Don’t expect things to change overnight.
Take things slowly and be patient.
And most importantly, believe in yourself!
[4]

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It’s Better Late Than NEVER,
So….

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Lecture Readings
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