Jon Rettinger from TechnoBuffalo rants about our constant need to check smartphones in public places.
Before Apple and Google took over the phone world, people were less attached to their devices and could go out to dinner or a movie without being distracted by their phones. Now, anywhere you go you are almost guaranteed to see someone using their phone to check Facebook, read emails, or send texts instead of socializing and interacting with the people around them.
Jon has fallen victim to this behavior but has found a fun and creative way to stop it…
UNDIGITIZE.ME 
To Whom It May Concern:
I am part of a production team working on a feature-length documentary about smartphones and their impact on personal lives, families and society. We are looking for individuals with personal stories about smartphone overuse and/or addiction. Would you be able to post the following on our behalf, or provide some guidance as to where we might post this message? Thank you.
Documentary film producers seek individuals with personal stories about smartphone overuse/addiction. Production team working on feature-length documentary looking for candidates to profile in video. If you have personal experience with smartphone addiction or overuse, contact us at smartphonedoc2013@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your story!
Sincerely,
Documentary Production Team