City in Japan Proposes 2-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit for Residents
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A Japanese city proposes a 2-hour daily smartphone limit, sparking discussion on productivity and optimal time use.
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SilverElfin
4 months ago
1 replyIt would be interesting to see if such limits spur new types of productivity to spend that time optimally
mc3301
4 months ago
"New types of productivity" is an interesting thought experiment.
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