Smartphone: reflections on human vulnerability in the digital age

Abstract

This essay examines, from an analytical and reflective perspective, the impact of the smartphone on human beings and how it has shaped contemporary social behavior. Through the synergy of its elements—human observation, theoretical support, and technical observation—it aims to provide a comprehensive approach to the topics addressed, beginning with a review of concepts such as behavioral economics, technology dependence, mechanisms like infinite scrolling, and emerging digital pathologies such as phubbing and FOMO. It also examines the evolution of the constructs of disinformation and fake news, as well as the understanding of how these principles operate. Ultimately, it advocates for shared responsibility, offering recommendations on the appropriate use of the device, demanding a regulatory framework for nations, and urging a review of algorithms with a focus on ethics and humanism for technology companies. All of this is intended to promote the well-being of users.