Toyoake, Japan Rule Limits Digital Device Use to 2 Hours/day Outside Work/school
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The Japanese town of Toyoake has implemented a rule limiting digital device use to 2 hours/day outside work/school, sparking discussions on the effectiveness and feasibility of such regulations.
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ChrisArchitect
3 months ago
Previous discussion when it was proposed: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44992446
WorldPeas
3 months ago
The problem with rhetoric like this in conjunction with digital convergence is that while, yes, I do have a portal to infinite wasted time in my pocket, it is also how I control my HVAC and tv and pay for everything and use the metro and unlock my doors. There is no longer any separation, mentally, physically or locally. Though I do not use it this way, I cannot imagine the trigger of having to unlock your door with the same device you use to gamble.
bookofjoeAuthor
3 months ago
https://archive.ph/Qdm2w
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