Bloom: Visible phones during conversations scientifically reduce feelings of connection
Sahil Bloom · The New Rich Do This | Sahil Bloom · Feb 5, 2025 · at 7:53
Author Sahil Bloom and host Codie Sanchez discuss how digital devices and phone visibility disrupt interpersonal presence and relationship quality.
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“There is scientific evidence that if I have my phone out on the table, even face down while we're having a conversation, you and I experience less feelings of connection after that interaction than if I don't have my phone out in front of us.”
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