Smart phones make people stupid....

AUFred

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We went to the Buckmasters Expo yesterday. One of the sponsors is Buck knives. I went to their booth and looked at their knives. I had an interest in one of their knives. The salesman is around my age. I asked to look at the knife and he sets it on the counter. I pick it up and am looking it over. Feels good I asked to see the sheath to see how heavy the hunting knife is in its sheath. I get no response. I look at the guy and he is totally absorbed in his phone. I give him a few seconds and no response as he is not paying me any attention. I drop the knife on the counter and said, "nevermind". I suppose making a sale was not important.
 
I wouldn’t say smartphones make people “stupid.” That’s too simple.
They definitely change how we think and pay attention. People rely more on quick information, which can weaken memory or deep focus if overused. But they also improve access to knowledge, learning, and communication.
 
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