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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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[–] confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Does anyone disagree with this? My city gives out smartphones to people who can't afford them because it's cheapest way they can get access to city services. Much more efficient then having staff in an office to enter data and make calls on their behalf.

[–] ItsMeSpez@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

I mean, the city handing out phones like this kind of highlights just how important it is considered to have a cellphone these days.

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do they also have access to public internet and public charging stations? What happens if the phone is lost or damaged??

I'm not 100% but they will replace the phone if damaged. I'm not sure about if it is lost. There is probably a cut off where giving out phones is considered worse than having social workers enter data for certain people. There is housing assistance which would include electricity. I suppose you could charge at city service points? The cell phone plan includes Internet access.

[–] tara@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Which country is this in?

[–] EricHill78@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

In the US there is a federal program that does the same.