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It's painful how slow we're coming to realize the concept of "how much screen time?" has been asking the wrong question.

Isn't a piece of paper just another screen?

Isn't a book just another screen?

What about e-paper?

Is playing a physical piano better than playing a virtual one using a screen?

There's nothing wrong with having screen time. What matters is what type of activities people do on their screens.



none of those except MAYBE piano actively engage with the viewr / user to keep their attention / maintain a dopamine loop in the same way as interactive devices.

I say that as someone who'se worked on both films and games and there's just something about interactivity that has a huge leg up over all the other ones in retaining attention.




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