Lethe

Lethe is a 20-year-old student paramedic from near Birmingham, England. She emphasizes the importance of restricting smartphone access for children, stating she wouldn't allow her future child to have one until they are 16. Lethe only got her first smartphone at nearly 18 and has observed negative effects on her friends, including bullying and decreased attention spans. She has found that social media has influenced her own ability to be present and has exposed her to unwanted content, leading to a desire for more mindful media consumption.