Smartphone Paradox

Alan J. Reid is Assistant Professor of First-Year Writing and Instructional Technologies at Coastal Carolina University, USA, where he teaches English and New Media courses. He also works in the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University, USA as an Evaluation Analyst.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. A Brief History of the Smartphone.- 3. Habit-Making Devices.- 4. Use. Gratify. Repeat.- 5. Outsourcing Memory.- 6. Digital Socialites.- 7. Going Dark.- 8. Conclusion.