Smartphones are ubiquitous in a large section of society and have invaded people’s lives like nothing before. Smartphone addiction is a real concern and researchers have also reported its impact on mental health. Apple CEO Tim Cook Now we’ve weighed in on mental health, the role of technology, and more.
According to a report by 9to5Mac, the Cook met with the developers of Shine, a mental health app that was awarded one of the best app Store. Cook said mental health is a “crisis” and one “that has been heavily stigmatized.”
NS Apple CEO It was clear enough to admit that he was suffering from the pandemic. “You know, I don’t have an S on my chest and a cape on my back. I suffer from pandemic low levels as much as everyone else. I know I’m privileged in many ways, but none of us have It is not a prerogative that mental health is not an important factor in life,” Cook said as per the report.
Cook said he is concerned that people are using technology too much. “I often worry about scrolling endlessly, surrounding myself with negativity and so forth,” before adding that he wants people to work with their devices for the things they love but “endless.” , not mindless scrolling.” He also said that technology should serve humanity and not vice versa.
Cook said in an interview last year that he has a simple rule of thumb to check whether people are using their phones too much. “My simple rule is, if you’re looking at your device more than you’re looking into someone’s eyes, you’re doing the wrong thing – just too easy,” said the Apple CEO.
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