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Letter: Engage with world, put down devices

By Don Anderson, BEAVERTON, ORE.
Published: May 7, 2017, 6:00am

Users of the electronic world, I am developing a solution for your possible addiction. If you find yourself out of control with your usage of your cellphone, iPod, iPad, Facebook, YouTube, games and the internet in general, I am marketing a 12-step program suited for your particular malady.

First, you have to get out of denial and admit that you have a serious addiction. Unfortunately, there is a considerable number of people who are caught in this web of self-destruction. Other than your devices being the perfect foil for spying on you, you should spend your time more constructively by having conversation with your fellow citizens, enjoying nature, and getting involved with mindful activities.

Also, you should realize that you are representing a terrible role model for your children and friends who would like to relate to you. At this point, I can’t divulge the full 12 steps in the program because that would defeat the purpose of my existence in this field. Besides, I’m pretty sure you are intelligent enough to figure out your own procedure to alleviate your possible suffering.

Good luck! And remember — in this life we only go around once. So don’t spoil it by being a zombie.

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