What are the problems of the way people use their smartphones and solutions to them?

New technologies always fascinate and inspire many people. Among them, the development of smartphones is remarkable: we are so fascinated by them that we become dependent on its convenience.

Gaming disorder

First of all, I think it is better to set some rules for children and students who are still growing up. For example, keep them in their lockers during class, etc.

Many young people prioritize Internet use over their lives and physical and mental health, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized "gaming disorder," in which excessive gaming makes daily life difficult, as an international disease in 2019.

Cloud judgment

Second, too much information can sometimes cloud judgment.

Have you ever heard of the phenomenon of "filter bubbles" or "echo chambers"? This is a type of confirmation bias that contributes to biased thinking in the information society.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' "2023 White Paper on Information and Communications" also describes this phenomenon.

When you see only opinions that are the same as yours on social networking sites, you misinterpret them as if they are common knowledge. In addition, the Internet is full of stimulating content. In order not to be swept away, it is important for individuals to mature as human beings.

To sum up, I would say that it depends on the person using the smartphone rather than the problem of how to use it.

Of course, it is better to teach beginners the rules of etiquette and common sense in public places.

The tools of civilization can always be good or bad, depending on the person who uses them.