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“If you look at people out on the street, if you look at people at restaurants, nobody's having conversations anymore. They're sitting at dinner looking at their phone, because their brain is so addicted to it.” quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn
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“If you look at people out on the street, if you look at people at restaurants, nobody's having conversations anymore. They're sitting at dinner looking at their phone, because their brain is so addicted to it.”

Jon Kabat-Zinn

About This Quote

Source Speech: Mindfulness Talk, 2015

People prioritize screens over face‑to‑face dialogue, eroding real conversation.

In simple terms: Phones replace talking.

Key Takeaway

Limit device use in social settings.

Themes

technology communication mindfulness

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

observational cautionary

When to use this quote

  • dinner parties
  • public transport
  • family meals
  • work meetings

Key Concepts

digital addiction social isolation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does phone use affect your relationships?
  • Can you recall a recent meaningful conversation?
A Different Perspective

Screen time can also provide useful information,

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