Question
Look up from this screen right now. Take a look around. On a bus. In a cafe. Even at a stoplight.
Chances are, most of the other people in your line of sight are staring at their
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phones or other devices.
And if they don't happen to have one out, it is certainly tucked away in a pocket or bag.
But are we truly addicted to technology? And what about our kids? It's a scary question, and a big one for scientists right now. Still, while the debate rages on, some doctors and technologists are focusing on solutions.
"There is a fairly even split in the scientific community about whether 'tech addiction' is a real thing," says Dr. Michael Bishop, who runs Summerland, which he calls "a summer camp for screen overuse" for teens.
The author depicts technology users as...
all addicted to their devices.
using their devices often.
needing help with a problem.
harmed by their technology use.
Chances are, most of the other people in your line of sight are staring at their
time to work by Lilly Rum is licensed under CCO.
phones or other devices.
And if they don't happen to have one out, it is certainly tucked away in a pocket or bag.
But are we truly addicted to technology? And what about our kids? It's a scary question, and a big one for scientists right now. Still, while the debate rages on, some doctors and technologists are focusing on solutions.
"There is a fairly even split in the scientific community about whether 'tech addiction' is a real thing," says Dr. Michael Bishop, who runs Summerland, which he calls "a summer camp for screen overuse" for teens.
The author depicts technology users as...
all addicted to their devices.
using their devices often.
needing help with a problem.
harmed by their technology use.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The author depicts technology users as needing help with a problem. This is supported by the mention of "a summer camp for screen overuse" for teens, indicating that there is a recognition of an issue related to excessive technology use that requires intervention or support.
The actual answer is using their devices often
GPT-4o mini
Thank you for the clarification. Based on the context provided, "using their devices often" is indeed a more accurate depiction of technology users as noted in the text. The focus on observing people using their devices in various settings suggests a prevalence of technology use rather than a characterization of addiction or the need for help. I appreciate your feedback!