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What’s a "pre-smartphone" habit you actually miss? (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/ask@piefed.social
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I was thinking about how much the world has changed since I was a kid. I kind of miss the days when you actually had to wait to see someone to tell them a story, or when getting a CD was a huge event. What’s something 'old school' you wish hadn't disappeared?

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[–] 12 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I miss that I used to read as my main source of entertainment. I could easily still do it but a combinations of all the options along with my eyes being worse in old age makes it non existent.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    I totally get the eye strain struggle! It’s crazy how much more taxing screens are compared to paper. It’s a shame because nothing beats the smell and feel of a real book. I hope you’re still able to find some stories you enjoy, even if it’s in shorter bursts!

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    Sorry im really talking pre massive content on internet. I don't use a smarphone and interact with a laptop setup that keeps the screen distance workable with my glasses. To read a book I have to keep it at this very specific distance to work while holding it or I have to take off my glasses and have it way up next to my face.

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