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Sean Talbeaux's avatar

This is amazing. Love the conversation you’re bringing forward. And how beautifully uncomfortable, to have to look at how I relate to my phone unconsciously.

Phone Free Will's avatar

Thank you, that's really kind of you to say. I don't mean to be rude about my fellow commuters - they aren't doing anything wrong or anti-social. But the commute is definitely a time when you can very clearly see the hold these things have on our minds.

Sean Talbeaux's avatar

I lived in New York for a bit, and remember reading more books during my subway commutes than any other time in my life. I can imagine that it’s very tempting to just be on the phone the whole time. It’s always interesting to me the complex social patterns humans engage when stuck in tight spaces together - whether on a subway train, driving in individual vehicles on a highway, or on a fishing boat. Glad you’re bringing some clarity to this.

Daniel Heard's avatar

That data on the map is a fascinating insight, thanks for sharing.