Japanese town proposes two-hour daily limit on smartphones

[Sanjeev]

In a move that has generated a heated debate about technology addiction, a town in central Japan is seeking to limit smartphone use for all 69,000 of its citizens to two hours each day. The Toyoake municipal administration in Aichi made the plan earlier this week, and lawmakers are currently debating it. It is said to be the first of its sort in Japan. According to the mayor of Toyoake, the idea, which only applies outside of work and school, is intended to "encourage" locals to better manage their screen time rather than being strictly enforced. If lawmakers implement the rule, it will be passed in October and there won't be penalties for breaking it.

 

[Kross]

The Gen Z would literally not be able to live in that country if this law scales through. Their lives is around smartphones.

 

[Stardom22]

In another perspective they have a great point. That is because most people are now too much into the addiction to the mobile phones to the extent of forgetting their work in the expense of browsing on their smartphones. That's actually a good move for sure.

 

[Starmix]

That would not possibly happen. People may react and protest. Two hours can't do important researches for the young people and others might have small side businesses. That could be amended any time soon.

 

[Sanjeev]

The Gen Z would literally not be able to live in that country if this law scales through. Their lives is around smartphones.

That's true , younger generation cannot survive without smart phone and cannot restrict using the social apps.

 

[eLdavis]

I understand their reason for this though, but what about in a situation where an emergency comes up? Especially for someone living alone or for those who literally work with their smartphone online as a means ot living?

 

[Min George]

All those kinds of anti tech regulations that can't be implemented. They should focus on something better.

 

[Sanjeev]

I understand their reason for this though, but what about in a situation where an emergency comes up? Especially for someone living alone or for those who literally work with their smartphone online as a means ot living?

Absolutely, we cannot restrict it for all, it depends on the type of work people do on the phone.

 

[kit_hung]

In another perspective they have a great point. That is because most people are now too much into the addiction to the mobile phones to the extent of forgetting their work in the expense of browsing on their smartphones. That's actually a good move for sure.

It is true that many people these days are obsessed with their smartphones, they are online all the time, browsing social media and playing games until their work is left behind. This addiction has become very harmful to daily life, so the step of reducing the use of phones, especially in workplaces or schools, is a good move that helps people regain focus and productivity without the distractions of notifications and apps every minute.

 

[Trush Jodie]

I am sure the authorities of this town should have better things to bother about rather than the private affairs of the people.