A growing body of research has found connections between excessive screen time and various negative effects. Many people are now trying to reduce their smartphone use. Some individuals are participating in a program that encourages them to turn off their devices and interact with others.
This program, called Month Offline, has been joined by people like Aida Ebrahimi, who now uses a notebook to write down directions. Further details about the program and its participants are available.
The program started with signs in neighborhoods, aiming to help people disconnect from their devices and reconnect with others.
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