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It is constantly around us. All the time, 24/7. In our pockets, at workplaces, in stores, and on streets. It causes obesity, sleep deprivation, anxiety, distraction, isolation and yet we constantly seek more. We can’t wait to check our emails, messages, or snapchat our friends. We are addicted and it is controlling our lives.

The advancements and spread of technology have allowed for tremendous accomplishments including the acceleration of medical discoveries, efficiency in production of goods, and global scale education. However, the technology that so many of us are immersed in today, such as phones, laptops, and tablets, are increasingly becoming negative influences and we must dramatically reduce the

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