Throwback Thursday Talk & Walk: Smartphones - good or bad?

WHAT WE'LL BE DOING
Since it's (throwback) Thursday, let's talk about a throwback - life before smartphones were ubiquitous. We'll talk about how things were before everyone had a computer in their pocket, and whether the advances in technology have made life easier or harder - are smartphones responsible for making life better or worse?

To add some spice, we can also discuss how we can change smartphones to _______________ (fill in the blank and discuss it with the group).

We can sit around the picnic tables or talk about this while we walk around - we'll decide based on the weather and group opinion.

HOW TO GET THERE
(Time estimates assume no traffic)

Car:
A little more than 2 minutes (0.5 miles) after getting off of 680
Around 5 minutes (1.7 miles) after getting off of 880
There's a small parking lot in front of the basketball court, otherwise you can park on the street.

BART:
Get off at the Milpitas BART station, then it's a

• 15 minute (2.7 miles) bike ride
• 20 minute bus ride (take the 217)
• 7 minute drive/rideshare (2.4 miles)

Carpool:
If you have a car, please help out and give rides if you're comfortable doing so! Use https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ - note that the info you enter here is PUBLICLY available for anyone who has the link, so don't fill out all the fields, just the required ones (use a backup if you can).

DINNER/DESSERT (if you want)
Nearby places (10 minute walking distance):
- IHOP
- Mikonos Grill (Greek)
- La Milpa (Mexican)
- Chick-fil-A
- Yogurtland
- Jamba Juice
- Crumbl Cookies
- Sri Radha's Veg Cuisine (Indian)
- Erik's DeliCafe
- Luu New Tung Kee Noodle
- Giorgio's Italian Food and Pizzeria
- Yoshi Sushi
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- El Torito
- Starbucks
- Peet's Coffee
- i-Tea
- Safeway
- come with your own recs!

OTHER INFORMATION
The dinner/dessert after will be optional, so if you already have plans for the night, you can leave whenever you want.

In any case, come out and join us to add some excitement to your week!

SAFETY DISCLAIMER
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy.