Today for the umpteenth time in the last few months I got accosted about not having a smart phone. I said I could not justify the added monthly cost. She was friendly enough and pointed out all the wonderful things that she could do with her smart phone. She instantly was able to find the temperature in Bangkok. It was hot and humid. I had already suspected as much … granted I did not know previously exactly how hot. But it was of no moment to me and I said so. As should have expected, as a cave dweller, I do not do much international traveling. Annoyed she immediately told me I could get my emails instantly. Now I love email. I think it is a magnificent invention. (Should I thank Al Gore?) It has decimated the interrupting phone calls during which I am asked a question with an immediate expectation of an answer. The answer is usually less thoughtful than I would like and is likely appreciated as that. My choo-choo of thought about what I was doing is also derailed. With email I can wait until I am finished with my immediate chore and respond to the question in what I hope is a thoughtful manner. Isn’t that win win? If I spend my time listening for a chime of a new email on my smart phone, isn’t the advantage of email subverted? You can send data instantly she countered. What data? I’m not a doctor, law officer, spy, etc. What data do I need to send immediately? You can always find your way with a GPS app. I usually look things up on Google before I go. How often will I use it to justify the increased monthly cost? You can download books. I can use a library card for nothing. It does not have to be charged nor is there a charge.
I cannot decide whether I am just being contrary or I really am missing something, besides being charged up to $50/month, more or less.
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