Renny Gleeson: Our antisocial phone tricks

The video discusses the rise of a culture of availability driven by mobile devices, leading to societal challenges in managing expectations and obligations. It highlights tactics people use to manage device use in social settings and emphasizes the importance of shared narratives in culture. The speaker requests the creation of technology that enhances human connection.

What is one of the main drivers behind the rise of a culture of availability?

• Globalization

• Proliferation of mobile devices

• Social media platforms

• Increased work hours

Which tactic involves waiting for someone to look away before checking a device?

• The lean

• The peek

• The stretch

• The glance

What does the 'stretch' tactic involve?

• Reaching out to grab a device below the table

• Leaning back to check a device

• Quickly glancing at a device

• Pretending to stretch while checking a device

How does mobile device usage affect shared narratives?

• It enhances personal narratives

• It diminishes the importance of shared narratives

• It creates more opportunities for storytelling

• It has no impact on narratives

What is the speaker's request regarding technology development?

• To focus on individual narratives

• To reduce the use of mobile devices

• To create technology that connects people

• To make technology more efficient