Not Carrying Phones

Commenters advocate leaving phones at home or not relying on them due to risks like loss, theft, battery failure, or simply preferring not to carry them everywhere, often as alternatives to phone-dependent systems or habits.

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Sample Comments

econ β€’ Nov 1, 2025 β€’ View on HN

Surely others may use your phone?

eurasiantiger β€’ Jun 26, 2022 β€’ View on HN

You don’t keep your phone with you?

theandrewbailey β€’ Jul 25, 2025 β€’ View on HN

I'm concerned about losing phones too, so I don't bank on any phone.

ganfortran β€’ May 9, 2017 β€’ View on HN

Because I don't want to take the phones everywhere with me when I am at home?

mef β€’ Aug 26, 2022 β€’ View on HN

why not just not bring your phone? or keep it in airplane mode?

sgbeal β€’ Jul 16, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Let's not forget that it is possible to not have a lock on one's phone.

ryandrake β€’ Apr 9, 2025 β€’ View on HN

Or, just don't bring a phone.

throwaway6575 β€’ Apr 22, 2020 β€’ View on HN

...are people aware you can just leave your phone at home?

btbuilder β€’ Jul 17, 2013 β€’ View on HN

Lose your phone and you can't drive home? :)

oskarkk β€’ Jan 13, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Phone can run out of battery and it can be easily destroyed or lost.