Do our smartphones make us smarter?

[BusinessTech]

Do our smartphones make us smarter?

Gareth Grant, business unit manager at The MediaShop says that we’re looking at our smartphones every 12 minutes, but is it making us smarter?

 

[Lord Farquart]

Do a survey in the office. If everyone owns a smartphone, then the answer is NO.

 

[RedViking]

Having instant access to unlimited knowledge makes you look smarter. But take it away, and you might be as useful as a wet slice of bread.

 

[WAslayer]

Having instant access to unlimited knowledge makes you look smarter. But take it away, and you might be as useful as a wet slice of bread.

Even a wet slice of bread is useful..

 

[saor]

“If you are too busy being consumed by your smartphone or laptop, why be present in that meeting?

“I think we owe it to ourselves, our clients and our colleagues to show each other respect, put those devices away and be present.

“As 2018 draws to a close, take stock of the year that was, and how you can be present and show up in 2019, ensuring we add value in every aspect of our lives,” Grant said.

Article doesn't really say much about the expected topic. Kind of meanders into this bit about respecting others.

 

[Frequent visitor]

Do our smartphones make us smarter?

Gareth Grant, business unit manager at The MediaShop says that we’re looking at our smartphones every 12 minutes, but is it making us smarter?

No.