"Veissière’s analysis of existing research on the dysfunctional use of mobile technology through an evolutionary lens was published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology in February. It recognizes that the conventional wisdom — people are addicted to smartphones — does not explain why people are so drawn to that platform.
“If there is addiction to smartphones, it is first and foremost a behavioral addiction rather than an addiction to the devices themselves,” Veissière says. “It is rooted in human evolution and, in particular, in the need to connect with others, to compare ourselves to others, to compete with others and to learn from others.”...
Veissière notes that other researchers disagree with his social interpretation of solo smartphone functions and look for other explanations to understand these aspects of mobile tech. Some experts, such as Tristan Harris, a former Google design ethicist, attribute the allure of smartphones to aspects of their tech design that are purposefully made to keep audiences engaged for as long and as often as possible. Though still rooted in a person’s desire for social interaction, a smartphone’s features tap into the human reward system, leaving people craving another push notification."
https://www.ozy.com/acumen/youre-not-addicted-to-your-smartphone-you-just-really-like-people/85737
FB: "He found that the human desire to connect with other people was underlying the most addictive behaviors, a trend he attributed to the evolutionary tendency of the brain to search for the easiest path for accomplishing goals. In this case, that means satisfying a need for social interaction through texting over talking."
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