I have noticed the larger and larger part the internet has been playing in my life since the 21st century began, and it has only continued to grow now that we all carry around smartphones all the time. Whereas I once used to wish I had more time to read because it never felt like enough, I now wish I had time to read period. As though I had no choice but to watch a whole season of Breaking Bad, or play a video game for 6 hours, I would feel a pang of regret that I couldn't pull myself away and just read.
I guess my point is there is a definite addictive quality to technology of all types. Try setting deadline for how long you are allowed to stay on the internet, or watch a compelling TV show. You may be able to stop yourself, but just as likely you won't. It's very easy to overindulge, and you only need to look around when you are anywhere in public to realize what an epidemic this has become. Couples sit in restaurants and stare at their phones the whole time, and it seems like everybody on public transit can't help but stare at their phones. I know it to true. I used to be one of you.
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