The mandatory smartphone
15 hours ago
- Smartphones are useful but feel temporary and compromising, like plastic utensils.
- Using a smartphone for extended periods causes physical and mental discomfort.
- Both major mobile operating systems are criticized for poor ergonomics and human-computer interaction.
- Society penalizes those who avoid smartphones, with banks, shops, and services requiring app usage.
- The dominance of mobile interfaces lowers expectations for quality and future software.