Louis CK Explains Evils of Smartphones

Nobody can sit quietly alone anymore, he tells Conan
By Newser Editors,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 20, 2013 12:44 PM CDT

Apple says demand has been "incredible" for today's rollout of the new iPhones, reports AllThingsD. One person you won't find in line? Louis CK. On Conan last night, the comedian explained all that's wrong with smartphones, especially when it comes to kids, reports Salon. Sample line: "You need to build an ability to just be yourself and not be doing something. That’s what the phones are taking away. The ability to just sit there. That’s being a person." (More Louis CK stories.)

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