In today's modern world, smartphones have become an essential part of our lives. They provide us with constant connectivity, information, and entertainment. However, there is growing concern about excessive phone use around the world. Smombie is a term used to describe individuals who are so absorbed in their phones, and who are almost completely disconnected from the world around them. They are just like Zombies!!

The smartphone revolution

our smartphones have revolutionized: we can work, communicate and entertain ourselves, giving us instant access to information and social network.

The Smombie syndrome

The term Smombie combines "smartphone" and "zombie", depicting the behavior of individuals consumed by their phones and who are spending excessive amounts of time scrolling, through social media, playing games and often neglecting real-life interactions.

The symptoms of the Smombie behavior

A Smombie can be seen walking down the street with his eyes fixed on his phone. He may prioritize virtual interactions over face-to-face conversations.

Health consequences

Excessive phone use can have negative effects on our physical and mental health. It can contribute to poor posture, eyestrain, and sleep pattern disruption.

So we must be mindful of the impact excessive phone use can have on our lives. The rise of the Smombie phenomenon highlights the need for self reflection and a conscious effort to establish a balance between both the virtual and the real world.

Depicting (Verb): showing something in a picture or story

Eyestrain (Noun): tired or painful eyes as a result of too much screen use (smartphone, computer...)

Disruption (Noun): the action of stopping something from working

Conscious (Adjective): to be aware of something's existence