Japanese City Passes Ordinance to Limit Smartphone Use to 2 Hours/day
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A Japanese city has passed an ordinance limiting smartphone use to 2 hours a day, sparking discussion on the role of local governance in addressing digital addiction; commenters ponder the effectiveness and potential consequences of such a measure.
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I think the "calling" part here is the key. No penalties, not really a law you would enforce.