"Your phone is not a slot machine. It's a to-do list that writes itself." https://www.terrygodier.com/the-last-quiet-thing
The Last Quiet Thing

Your possessions came alive. Now they won't stop talking.

Terry Godier

@gvwilson That’s the one line I slightly quibbled with in an excellent post; I think the phone (especially with notifications and socials) *is also* a slot machine, and that contributes significantly to “I wonder if there’s anything new?”

but I agree with the point being made and don’t want to be *too pedantic* (except that I just did, oops!)

otherwise, very good observations and effective writing!