“The hill I will die on is that there is a fascinating and beautiful world out there, filled with conversation and laughter and the possibility of making new friends and acquaintances.”

The Guardian · Aug 8 · Stefan Stern argues ubiquitous earphones isolate people from real world

“But this patience is being tested to breaking point by the proliferation, the epidemic, of almost-ubiquitous earphones.”

The Guardian · Aug 8 · Stefan Stern argues ubiquitous earphones isolate people from real world

“I say: take the earphones out, lend me (and everyone else) your ears and enjoy the world around you. Choose real life. At the very least, staying alert could save you from getting run over, or mugged.”

The Guardian · Aug 8 · Stefan Stern argues ubiquitous earphones isolate people from real world