Limiting Not Just Screen Time, But Screen Space
April 8, 2026 at 01:22AMIn this Noēma essay, Laura J. Martin, an environmental studies professor, examines how the internet has transformed from a place we once visited during dial-up days into an environment we always inhabit—seeping into our most private spaces like the bathroom. Martin argues that in the age of AI, we mistakenly treat intelligence as disembodied and placeless, when in fact it is environmental and physical. Her call to action? Think beyond screen time, and start restricting screen space.
“brb” once acknowledged departure and faith in return. It reminded us of the body behind the screen. Now, we are infinitely available, and AI is sold to us as the tireless and needless assistant. But our bodies continue to live in the world with stubborn persistence, despite Silicon Valley’s dream of the immortal avatar, the ability to upload our essence into a durable machine, which is a dream of escaping death and environment alike.
from Longreads https://longreads.com/2026/04/07/internet-screen-space/
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