[baconizer]

[off-topic] aren't mobile phones and tablets just sucking productivity out of mankind, if not slowing it down? was watching old movies from 90s with my lady and we both noticed how interactive ppl were in the background, on streets or in cafe, nowadays every one just dives into their mobile phones ...

[baddox]

Are you talking about economic productivity, or social interaction? Those are two questions with potentially very different answers. Also, I think the social interaction argument is pretty weak. The global connectedness that comes from the Internet and smartphones is, in my opinion, a huge improvement to social interaction in the world. I'm not that fussed if I'm at a restaurant with friends and some are using their phones.

[baconizer]

yes i immediately realised what you meant after my reply, so I should mark my words as off topic. it did inspired me similar thinking today, before I saw this :)

[slavik81]

Technology changes over the years, but people don't change much. http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/commuters-reading-their-newsp...