Iain Green questions the topics people discuss for long durations, particularly highlighting the dependence on mobile phones. He reflects on how pre-mobile conversations never caused people to rush home or queue for calls. Nowadays, phones have gained personal significance, leaving many afraid to be without them. A humorous observation reveals a boy attempting to scroll through a book. Green’s poem, “Adolescence,” captures this cultural shift, urging readers to keep scrolling despite life’s challenges, suggesting that it might overpower meaningful interactions. Ultimately, he emphasizes the pervasive influence of technology in modern life.
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