And here we are on Steemit, as part of the "attention economy."

Being a gallery/gift shop proprietor, I see lots of people daily, and it's a little alarming how many of the under-25's (mostly) are connected to their smartphones like it's actually an extra appendage. And more than a few even experience the art on our walls through the lens of their camera phone, rather than looking at it with their own eyes. No, I didn't make that up...

I'm online a LOT, because I make most of my living from the web... but I am always happy to get away from the tech and just walk around outside. And leave the phone at home, when I do.