Discussion: Pros and cons of smartphone detox

Overview

The STX A exam assignment from August 11th 2023 asks you to include a discussion of the pros and cons of smartphone detox in your analytical essay. The discussion should take its starting point in Cazzie David's article, but you must also include references to the video "Why Constant Smartphone Use Is Bad For Your Health". It may also be useful to supplement the discussion with your own arguments, and you should consider whether you want the conclusion to be for or against smartphone detox.  

The video shows the British doctor Rangan Chatterjee who talks about the negative effects of constant smartphone use and gives tips on how to use your smartphone less. The video is therefore mostly a source of arguments for a smartphone detox.

Below, we will outline a few...