> I love leaving my house without my phone when I have the opportunity.
I used to do the same, but after a fender bender I decided to keep one with me when driving in case I need to (1) take pictures or (2) make an emergency call.
But I don’t feel any less disconnected, because my phone is kept in airplane mode except when absolutely necessary. I get the benefits, without the drawbacks.
> Giving your phone to a stranger can be daring, but it's probably the second best thing to leaving it at home.
In my opinion, developing the self control to have a phone and not use it is better than giving it to a stranger.
Well, leaving my phone at home is my version of self control... I know myself well. What you're saying reminds me of minimalist phones though. Devices that are not powerful enough to do more than messaging etc. I should get one.
I used to do the same, but after a fender bender I decided to keep one with me when driving in case I need to (1) take pictures or (2) make an emergency call.
But I don’t feel any less disconnected, because my phone is kept in airplane mode except when absolutely necessary. I get the benefits, without the drawbacks.
> Giving your phone to a stranger can be daring, but it's probably the second best thing to leaving it at home.
In my opinion, developing the self control to have a phone and not use it is better than giving it to a stranger.