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As an analog adult not born in the digital age, I struggle to clarify what technology I want to keep up with in my life. I love my cell phone, GPS, and the handful of apps I rely on, along with my laptop and projector. Email and texting are great for me, but I don’t spend much time with social media. During a recent extended stay with my 91-year-old mother-in-law in an assisted living facility, I was able to bring her delight by googling song lyrics and movie stars she couldn’t quite remember, as well as finding YouTube videos of things that have disappeared from her life, like square dancing and work in an auto plant. But when the great-grandkids paid a visit and stayed glued to their devices, I was reminded of the tension I feel in this digital world. Are we losing more than we are gaining? Is the addiction to devices significantly less problematic than cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs? I know these substances can kill you, but what part of our humanity are we killing when we turn to devices more than human beings?
I can tell how old-fashioned I am as I raise these questions and I certainly ...