dfspcc20
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What have you done to stop relying on smartphones and other gadgets?
I deleted almost all the apps on my phone, bought a real calendar, notepad, alarm clock, and an Ipod. I also try to turn my laptop off more often.
Who else is trying to minimize tech use, and what is your experience?
I used to deliver pizzas in high school in the late 90s. Usually we'd need to look up streets in the maps that were printed in the backs of phonebooks, then have to form a mental picture and remember that while navigating. Often having 2-3 delivers at a time to remember. Good luck if it was a new housing development that wasn't on the maps yet. :)
I think something is lost now with GPS and smartphones always telling us where we are and how to get places.
BTW- that was the best high school job. Work a few hours on a Friday or Saturday, and come home with $100+ in cash (we didn't report tips to the IRS, obviously...). Gas being less that $1/gal didn't hurt either.
It was surprisingly easy. Only thing I really miss is the mobile banking app. All the social media stuff was a waste of time. It's nice to go out all day and not see your emails until you get home and log into your computer.
What make/model of phone did you get? If you don't mind sharing.