There is no standard diagnosis for ‘phone addiction’, and a debate rages about whether there should be. But will medicalizing a behavior help or harm those suffering from it?
While I agree it is an issue, I feel like a lot of it can be fixed with things like third spaces. Particularly ones that don’t rely solely on capitalism, since most of us can’t afford to buy much. I feel like a lot of my time on the phone is either at work, or when I’m not doing anytbing. But if I’m hanging out with friends, I don’t feel anywhere near the same amount of pressure to be on my phone.
While I agree it is an issue, I feel like a lot of it can be fixed with things like third spaces. Particularly ones that don’t rely solely on capitalism, since most of us can’t afford to buy much. I feel like a lot of my time on the phone is either at work, or when I’m not doing anytbing. But if I’m hanging out with friends, I don’t feel anywhere near the same amount of pressure to be on my phone.