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‘I’m a modern-day luddite’: Meet the students who don’t use laptops (www.dazeddigital.com)
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The vast majority of students rely on laptops – and increasingly AI – to help with their university work. But a small number are going analogue and eschewing tech almost entirely in a bid to re-engage their brains

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

What does it mean then?

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  • [–] 62 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    "He goes to the library with nothing but his “pen and paper,” and stays there until his essay is done. “Then I’m free to doomscroll Instagram on my phone without any guilt"

    1. He doesn't seem very opposed to technology if he just goes straight home and doomscrolls

    2. Are laptops really new technology to this kid if they've existed for his entire life?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    $5 says it's the "what's a computer" kid from like a decade ago

    "'laptop'? it's like a foldable but with half a screen??? and why is this keyboard broken, all the keys move?? how do I get an overwatch skin for it?? this is awful"

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