What Happens When You Put Down Your Phone?

What everyone misses when talking about technology

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Sometimes, on the subway, I put down my phone and look around at everyone else in the car, still stuck in The Matrix.

Seeing everyone glued to jewel-colored games and Instagram feeds, I typically feel one of two ways:

• On the most self-righteous of days, I…