Some of the primary drivers of happiness come out of our social bonds. But human beings don’t connect over the phone. At least not as easily. The chemical signals provided between a text and a face-to-face conversation are vastly different, and make the difference between a short-term interaction and a continuous relationship. We don’t have […]
Just One More Thing To Check
Maybe I should send this e-mail too while I’m at it. Oh, someone just messaged me. Let me reply. Hm, I think I need to check up on my post online. Oh look at what this person put on their feed. It’s hilarious. I’m going to comment something. This seems like an interesting video. Let […]
Stop Depriving Others Of Your Best Self
How do we grab someone’s attention? It’s what we want. For people to see us, listen to us, and treat our ideas with respect. So imagine if you’re giving a speech on a topic you’re most passionate about and you notice someone sitting down on their phone. Or, perhaps more likely, you’re at a party […]
The Warranty We’ll Never Get On Our Phones
One of the biggest devices to get excited about is a new phone. New models have a giddy appeal. We get excited about all the new features we have access to. Some people take the time to research safety though. What if their phone breaks? What if it gets stolen? We start to look in […]