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What does it mean?
Technology like TV and the Internet may have social benefits by keeping less engaged people indoors.
In plain terms
TV and internet keep some people from being out in public too much.
What can you take from it?
Technology can reduce public nuisance.

Where it applies

  • urban planning
  • media consumption
  • community safety

Putting it to work

  • use tech responsibly
  • evaluate screen time

Questions to consider

  • Is public space becoming less crowded?
  • What is the value of solitude?

Another view

It relies on a negative assumption about 'stupid' people.

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