People are losing the cognitive and social skills they need for a thriving personal and professional life, says organizational psychologist Richard Davis.
"What happens when Waze fails? When you don't have a cell signal? When we don't have ChatGPT?" says Davis. Showing an ability to complete tasks, solve problems and meet people on your own will make you go far, he says — someTry and limit how much you're reaching for your cell phone, Davis advises. Twenty percent of U.S. adults between ages 18 and 29 are smartphone-dependent, according toAmy Blankson, a happiness expert and co-founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, told Make It last month.