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Wowzlul t1_j93tmh2 wrote

More screens with attention-grabbing animated graphics are the last thing people need in 2023.

One of the great things about the train is that it's a public space where you need to just sit and zone out, think, observe people around you. Sure you have your smartphone panting in your pocket but that's easy enough to ignore with the shitty signal.

With a screen shouting for your attention and pushing your brain's buttons that's just one less space available in the modern world for reflection and calm.

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rectifiedspiritomb t1_j9411e8 wrote

Reflection and calm in the subway? That's a first.... LOL

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Wowzlul t1_j941vh9 wrote

It uh...is? Huh? Sorry but I'm gonna have to push back on this.

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FarFromSane_ t1_j94795t wrote

+1. It’s not always perfect but 98% of the time I do have an opportunity for reflection and calmness. I don’t always take that opportunity, sometimes watching downloaded content on my phone or whatever. But when I want to have a calm reflecting ride, I usually can.

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Unable-Ad3852 t1_j949cfm wrote

I'm pretty sure you're either going to be arrested or stabbed if you observe people too intently. Dunno a single new Yorker that's comfortable with being stared at in the subway.

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Wowzlul t1_j949yhd wrote

But...I didn't say to stare at people?

Wtf why is it so bizarre to say that it's relaxing to space out on the train and look at what's going on around you?

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