The “Water Cooler” is a feature on Claycord.com where we ask you a question or provide a topic, and you talk about it.
The “Water Cooler” will be up Monday-Friday in the noon hour.
QUESTION: Do you think you’re addicted to your cell phone? What about other people you know? Are they addicted to their phones?
Talk about it….
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Before responding, please define “addiction”.
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Addiction is usually defined by continued use despite negative consequences.
With cell phone use this can be hard to measure unless you were in a car wreck because you were texting, for example.
But obviously it has a negative impact on attention span. Studies have been done showing as much, but they’ll never be highly publicized. It would be like cigarette companies running commercials on the dangers of smoking.
Despite negative consequences?
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Interesting distinction.
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Then, no. Not addicted. I would say this mobile device enhances my efficiency – things get done quicker, with better coordination, and likely a lower cost.
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Obviously, traffic accidents are negative consequences of cell phone use, but I don’t think that’s the only one. Look at people who can no longer have a normal social life because they are glued to their cell phone. People sitting at a meal across each other at a table and not being able to have a normal conversation but rather looking at their phone screens would be another.
Cell Phone? No, …We have a landline.
Only use cell phone for emergencies:
Power Outage ~ Car breaks down on the Road ~ sometimes a photo
But at least now, I remember to keep it charged-up and in my purse, … 🙂
Me too. My theory is the cell is for my personal use and needs. Landline is for everything else. It does live in my purse but I don’t always remember to turn it off after use or charge it. (Which I need to do now.)
Mr. Addiction 🙂
I no longer own one. To the detriment of my family, friends and employer. I’m happier without it. I got rid of cell phones because of other people’s addiction to their cell phone, and constant unwanted text messages. The addiction is all yours, and I’m no longer on the receiving end. I never got addicted, nor did I display my phone in public. I used it only when necessary, and that’s the way it should be. That being said, most people probably are addicted. To each his/her own.
I did a year without one … felt great … should be regulated content for 18 and younger … social media mafioco creepazoids are targeting kids … #F*uckerberg #BoycottSiliconeValley #BoycottWillyG #StartAMovement
Not at all. The only reason I have one is because pay phones are a thing of the past, so I keep it in case of an emergency when I’m out. I never use it for anything except phone calls. I never text, and If I want to use the internet, I will do it in the comfort of my home on my PC. I’d much rather use a nice, standard size keyboard than the tiny thing on my phone.
Definitely not, I only use it when necessary. My daughter-in-law on the other hand should be committed for her addition.
Addiction
Not addicted to mine. There are a lot of drivers that are addicted to their cell phones. I think some of them superglued them to their hand.
My cell is used mostly as a means to play music. Back in the ’80s, I had a huge boom box, brought it everywhere (rudely, as is the wont of teens) torturing bystanders with my music. Nowadays, I am able to use a much smaller phone to listen to various radio programs and my music. On occasion, I will use it to call or text, but that is rather infrequent.
In my “response” above, I neglected to answer the questions. No, I am not addicted to the phone, perhaps the music that comes from it. I really do not know anybody “addicted” to their phone, either.
No. sometimes I forget to ;eave the house without it. Also, I only give the number to friends and family but never to businesses. I never give it to any online accounts either no matter how much they ask.
I’ve had a cellphone for 30 years but not “addicted” to it. Currently have several “smart” phones (my first was in 2009) but that’s because of app development. I hate to carry one around all the time so don’t. If I’m in another room then the call will just go voice mail.
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Contrastingly, tech friends after I got a smart phone claimed they wouldn’t have need for one. These days when they visit they are on theirs all the time. Go figure.
Cell phones and their usage are just another step in progress, (I didn’t say better),horse to car, radio to tv, cook pot to stove/oven etc etc. you have to admit though, the smart phone is one heck of a handy tool!
No… I do not own on or ever will. Lived my entire life without one so why infect myself. Full on captain caveman. My job puts me at the cutting edge of technology (bleeding edge) but my life is mine and quiet. Each to their own.
You know you are addicted when the last thing at night is checking your phone and doing it again first thing in the morning.
Isn’t funny a broken bottle looks like a diamond ring .
Not really addicted, but depending on it. Last fall my cell phone got stolen from my work place. I panicket, so many phone numbers I didn’t have written down. Worst of all I had so many pictures and video’s of my grandchilden, many I have in email, but not all. Some phone numbers I will never get back, but most I did. I only have a cell, I depend on it for direction texting with friends, co workers and sometimes my managers from work. When I stand in line at the grocery store, I often read Claycord. I do shut it off around 8 or 9 p.m., and sometimes on my days off I don’t turn it on until after I have had breakfast, which is usually late mornings. I still have my old Thompson Guide Maps in my car, in case something happened to my phone when I’m in an area I’m not familiar with.
I make and receive phone calls (rarely).
I send and receive texts (every couple of days).
I occasionally take photographs.
I have never set it up for internet access, e-mails or any apps other than those mentioned above.
It’s a useful tool, but nothing more.
It sits on my briefcase all day long at work, unused and un-thought of until needed.
As an addendum, at work I use some of the highest-end software available, so I’m not a complete Luddite!