Distracted from Meaning: A Philosophy of Smartphones

When our smartphones distract us, much more is at stake than a momentary lapse of attention. Our use of smartphones can interfere with the building—blocks of meaningfulness and the actions that shape our self—identity.

By analyzing social interactions and evolving experiences, Roholt reveals the mechanisms of smartphone—distraction that impact our meaningful projects and activities. Roholt's conception of meaning in life draws from a disparate group of philosophers — Susan Wolf, John Dewey,...