Paying attention

Perhaps it's me, but I don't understand the fascination with mobile phones. 

What do I mean?

I mean, why does everyone live in their phones and not pay attention to what's happening?

Perhaps I'm being too judgmental but then again, I wonder what we're missing in the process?

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