Why Do You Reach for Your Phone?

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By the time I sat down for breakfast, I had seen thirteen ads.

It was only 12 minutes. I didn’t set out to shop. I wasn’t looking for anything that I needed.

I simply wanted to check on my friends.

Or rather, my “friends.” I’m not sure I was thinking about anyone in particular, let alone anyone I’m close to. I certainly didn’t message someone directly to…