Claude's response triggers reflection on smartphones consuming brain's idle processing time
UndefinedCurve · reddit · 2026-08-31
A response from Claude sparked a reflection on the modern relationship with smartphones. While technology may save time, we habitually fill every idle moment—whether eating, waiting, or in the bathroom. This craving for constant stimulation may lead to shorter attention spans and reduced patience, while losing the peace of mind that comes from letting the brain enter a "background processing" mode.
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