We're currently at the stage of denying that social networks have negative mental and social effects. As more evidence is collected, we're shading toward fatalistic acceptance. But, even then, I suspect not much will change: we'll acknowledge that we have a problem, but we won't do anything about it for a long time yet. There are too many sources that enable this kind of addiction for it to just get dropped.
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We're currently at the stage of denying that social networks have negative mental and social effects. As more evidence is collected, we're shading toward fatalistic acceptance. But, even then, I suspect not much will change: we'll acknowledge that we have a problem, but we won't do anything about it for a long time yet. There are too many sources that enable this kind of addiction for it to just get dropped.
It thought we were past the denial stage. Then one day I mentioned that I don't let my 2.5 play with a phone and the reaction from HN was shocking.
Only phone or computer with terminal text output and input allowed.
Better be vim or emacs or that kid is not going very far I tell ya
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic, but I think that's actually a great idea...