For the past four years, I’ve managed to survive on my small island without owning a cellphone. I know, I know—it might be easier to believe in power animals than in my ability to last more than a day without a communication device of some kind attached to my person. Call me Robinson Crusoe.
I admire you for this. I have threatened my phone for years, threatened to throw it in the ocean.
I remember the days where there was no caller id on landlines. Every call was mysterious, answering the ring…. Hello??
I remember using paper maps or just being told directions and following them from a piece of paper.
Then I remembered the car phones with cords. Then pagers. The GPS tom, tom.
Then my Nokia, my Nextel, you used to be able to take out the batteries on the cell, then came colored screens, then texting became the way most communicate- and I missed hearing a voice. Tone of voice is so important to me, to language, to understanding what one is trying to express.
Tone and body language. Seeing each other eye to eye.
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Couldn’t agree with you more. I have a wonderful friend who rejects technology and chooses to live the ‘old’ way. No social media, basic mobile just for calls and texting. Uses cash, does nothing online, does everything face to face, just like we all did before the internet. It would be wonderful if the internet shut down for a few days a week.
“The smartphone walker represents the lowest tier of human agency. We have devolved from the Flâneur, who observed the city with a detached, artistic gaze to the Anti-Flâneur … a somnambulistic drone marching into traffic, cocooned in noise canceling headphones. It is the height of plebeian arrogance to demand that the physical world rearrange itself around your digital simulacrum.” —Tom Kruise
Sol; we can’t do this: “Put away your cellphone for a week. Do it cold turkey. Give it to someone to keep for you if you don’t trust yourself. And then see if, after the delirium tremens passes, you don’t feel like a different, maybe even a better person.” …. most jobs requires software with security codes through 2FA apps. It’s designed so that we always have to have a phone
yeah, but what’s the alternative? if i hear one more couple fucking, one more baby crying, one more drum and bass song at 4am, one more domestic dispute… i would just rather die than go back to apartment / condo living.
wait… “Perhaps most importantly, I don’t have to give away my cellphone number to social media platforms harvesting my data so that my every move (on and offline) can be tracked by alphabet agencies” …. who’s number do you use for this account then?
We need to recognize that social media is far more than just a harmless distraction or handy tool. Rather, it has been brilliantly architected as a comprehensive net or web for the mind that can be used to alter our thoughts and behaviors, and from there redirect the creative focus of our attention, usually without our even realizing it.
The Gallagher darts idea is brilliant. Public shaming through visible markers would be way more effective than fines since it creates instant social feedback. I've found myself gettin frustrated in public when someone's phone conversation invades everyone's space, but there's no recourse except just moving away. A "douchebag" sticker system would actualy make people think twice before being that person.
Right on, lol. I'm not seriously into open shaming, for the record, but I did think this was a funny/serious joke that shed some light on public narcissism ...
To be totally honest, I’ve never had a cellphone of my own. If I really need to make a call while I’m out and about, I borrow someone else’s. If I want to surf the internet, I emulate our forefathers and use a computer. Instead of texting I usually do something rather more archaic: I email people.
Great post Sol. While I do admit to being nervous about not having my black mirror with me, I did get rid of many SM apps, so as not to spread my attention/energy to all these SM dopamine harvesting traps; and instead focusing on my creativity. Baby steps...baby steps...right?
From one Luddite to another, YASSS! I love this! I've been cellphone-free since 2015 when I realized the dinging and ringing was driving me insane. I have one for emergencies, but it's always powered off and the battery is usually dead. So I carry a Jackery in my car... in case I need to plug it in to a power source to use it.
It's amazing how many people throw a fit when you aren't available to them 24/7. The freedom of not hearing any beeps or ringing all this time has been absolute bliss. The few times I need to make calls to service pros hits hard with the, "I think you're cutting out, let me call you back" 🤪
My coffee place wants me to use their app to get free stuff and I'm like, "I don't use a cellphone" and they look at me like they can't believe it!
Haha it's great knowing I'm not the only one. I don't even know what I'm doing half the time in this world, but I know I'm not alone :P
People are interesting to observe with their phones, though. My home office window faces the stairs for another building, and this girl comes out every morning and takes a selfie with a big fake smile that disappears immediately after she snaps the picture. I always wonder if she's posting to Instagram or Facebook... every day! Phones really are like a drug! I miss the 90s and payphones and sending cryptic pager messages.
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For the past four years, I’ve managed to survive on my small island without owning a cellphone. I know, I know—it might be easier to believe in power animals than in my ability to last more than a day without a communication device of some kind attached to my person. Call me Robinson Crusoe.
https://solluckman.substack.com/p/just-say-no-to-cellphones
I admire you for this. I have threatened my phone for years, threatened to throw it in the ocean.
I remember the days where there was no caller id on landlines. Every call was mysterious, answering the ring…. Hello??
I remember using paper maps or just being told directions and following them from a piece of paper.
Then I remembered the car phones with cords. Then pagers. The GPS tom, tom.
Then my Nokia, my Nextel, you used to be able to take out the batteries on the cell, then came colored screens, then texting became the way most communicate- and I missed hearing a voice. Tone of voice is so important to me, to language, to understanding what one is trying to express.
Tone and body language. Seeing each other eye to eye.
Excellent perspectives, Jae! Well and truly stated indeed ...
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Couldn’t agree with you more. I have a wonderful friend who rejects technology and chooses to live the ‘old’ way. No social media, basic mobile just for calls and texting. Uses cash, does nothing online, does everything face to face, just like we all did before the internet. It would be wonderful if the internet shut down for a few days a week.
“The smartphone walker represents the lowest tier of human agency. We have devolved from the Flâneur, who observed the city with a detached, artistic gaze to the Anti-Flâneur … a somnambulistic drone marching into traffic, cocooned in noise canceling headphones. It is the height of plebeian arrogance to demand that the physical world rearrange itself around your digital simulacrum.” —Tom Kruise
Sol; we can’t do this: “Put away your cellphone for a week. Do it cold turkey. Give it to someone to keep for you if you don’t trust yourself. And then see if, after the delirium tremens passes, you don’t feel like a different, maybe even a better person.” …. most jobs requires software with security codes through 2FA apps. It’s designed so that we always have to have a phone
Change your job, lol. Seriously, this is still possible for many people. I hear from them all the time in comments and messages.
i’d love too but i have a mortgage
Don't get me started on mortgages ("pledges of/till death," literally), lol ...
yeah, but what’s the alternative? if i hear one more couple fucking, one more baby crying, one more drum and bass song at 4am, one more domestic dispute… i would just rather die than go back to apartment / condo living.
wait… “Perhaps most importantly, I don’t have to give away my cellphone number to social media platforms harvesting my data so that my every move (on and offline) can be tracked by alphabet agencies” …. who’s number do you use for this account then?
Who said one was required? This was written in 2019, BTW.
damn, you’ve been here awhile :) i like that you engage with readers.
Right on! I really appreciate your interest in my stuff!
We need to recognize that social media is far more than just a harmless distraction or handy tool. Rather, it has been brilliantly architected as a comprehensive net or web for the mind that can be used to alter our thoughts and behaviors, and from there redirect the creative focus of our attention, usually without our even realizing it.
https://solluckman.substack.com/p/how-to-foster-mental-health-in-the
The Gallagher darts idea is brilliant. Public shaming through visible markers would be way more effective than fines since it creates instant social feedback. I've found myself gettin frustrated in public when someone's phone conversation invades everyone's space, but there's no recourse except just moving away. A "douchebag" sticker system would actualy make people think twice before being that person.
Right on, lol. I'm not seriously into open shaming, for the record, but I did think this was a funny/serious joke that shed some light on public narcissism ...
To be totally honest, I’ve never had a cellphone of my own. If I really need to make a call while I’m out and about, I borrow someone else’s. If I want to surf the internet, I emulate our forefathers and use a computer. Instead of texting I usually do something rather more archaic: I email people.
https://solluckman.substack.com/p/just-say-no-to-cellphones
Great post Sol. While I do admit to being nervous about not having my black mirror with me, I did get rid of many SM apps, so as not to spread my attention/energy to all these SM dopamine harvesting traps; and instead focusing on my creativity. Baby steps...baby steps...right?
Thanx! Yes, absolutely, baby steps can cover great distance over time ...
I will try this, maybe later in the year…recently I took two days off and it was very peaceful for the most part✌️
Right on. Do let me gno how it goes!
From one Luddite to another, YASSS! I love this! I've been cellphone-free since 2015 when I realized the dinging and ringing was driving me insane. I have one for emergencies, but it's always powered off and the battery is usually dead. So I carry a Jackery in my car... in case I need to plug it in to a power source to use it.
It's amazing how many people throw a fit when you aren't available to them 24/7. The freedom of not hearing any beeps or ringing all this time has been absolute bliss. The few times I need to make calls to service pros hits hard with the, "I think you're cutting out, let me call you back" 🤪
My coffee place wants me to use their app to get free stuff and I'm like, "I don't use a cellphone" and they look at me like they can't believe it!
I SO get it! Good for you! 💪 💪 💪
Haha it's great knowing I'm not the only one. I don't even know what I'm doing half the time in this world, but I know I'm not alone :P
People are interesting to observe with their phones, though. My home office window faces the stairs for another building, and this girl comes out every morning and takes a selfie with a big fake smile that disappears immediately after she snaps the picture. I always wonder if she's posting to Instagram or Facebook... every day! Phones really are like a drug! I miss the 90s and payphones and sending cryptic pager messages.
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“The fascinating thing about paying attention to the way narrative differs from reality is that it doesn’t just change your understanding of politics and power throughout the world: you start to notice that your whole life is dominated by narratives—not just about the world, but about you.”
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Yeah, I am going to log off for a few hours and do some other stuff, good point Sol🗿🏝️🌠
Thanx. Have fun "out there," lol!
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