The speaker reflects on the days when receiving a text message would result in a charge and discusses the option offered by Sprint to upgrade to unlimited texting and an earlier evening calling time with a premium payment.
The use of WhatsApp web and iMessage on MacBook and iPhone allows for a more thoughtful and detailed response, as well as convenient texting on multiple devices.
Setting boundaries with technology, such as limiting access to one phone or choosing when to respond to messages, can improve mental health and reduce stress.
The iGen generation is facing the worst mental health crisis in decades, attributed to loneliness and isolation accelerated by smartphones. Dr. Mark Epstein discusses the connection between anxiety and desire, suggesting that fear is often a result of avoiding acknowledging our deepest desires.
A discussion on the open web and the current market competition, exploring the idea that people can access information freely and use the internet without depending on highly scaled platforms.