When was the last time you actively checked your screen time?
The moment I recognized exactly how much time I spent on my phone, I came to a sudden and slightly scary realization: I was in a relationship with a piece of technology. Or at least that’s how it felt.
It’s no secret that we are all attached to our cell phones in some form or another. From carrying it with us wherever we go to treating the device as a saving grace during any and all awkward moments – the dependency is clear. This week, I ventured out to see if others’ relationship with their phone was as clingy as my own. Unsurprisingly, it was not hard at all to find subjects to capture, as it seemed as if nearly everyone I came across had a phone if not in use then at least in sight.
In the photo essay below, you will see and hear my analysis on how heavily we use our phones throughout our daily routines, and how this screens us from the outside world around us, even when we’re standing right in it. Let’s take a look.
Observing others’ attachment to their cell phones was like looking into a mirror and seeing my own technological dependence. I couldn’t believe how many people completely neglected their environment in exchange for the virtual reality in their hands. Capturing these photos spelled out just how silly it is to remain married to my phone screen when there’s a whole world outside that’s much more appealing to look at.
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