Screenaholic

The gist of Deloitte survey is that person-to-person communications is being altered by smartphones. That news isn't new, but Deloitte noted that screenaholics are going to impact business models revolving around the Internet of Things.

2. We're screenaholics. Screens allow us to live, work and play but with the benefits come the pitfalls: online addiction is a big and growing concern. We rarely disconnect so we're always 'on', permanently distracted, jumping from task to task in a keyed-up state. Because we never fully come down or switch off, our brains and bodies don't get the quality rest they need to function at their best.

[light clicks] “Pretty scary, huh? Hi, my name is Bender and I'm a recovering screenaholic. If you're currently using another device in addition to the one you're watching me on, then you're a sick, sick, bastard. So pick up a third device and call me now. Together, we'll get through this, just me, you, and your credit card. In fact, forget you! [quickly] Phone sex also available.”