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How to secure your phone before attending a protest (www.theverge.com)
submitted 4 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I disagree about saving numbers, you should add your emergency contacts and anyone you went with in case you get separated or shit goes down

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Or just... memorize them?

(Does nobody do that anymore?)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I still remember some of my school friends' phone numbers form 30+ years ago, but I have difficulties remembering new people I meet. My brain is weird.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

That's long term memory for you. Normal when you get old.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

but also because it isn't practiced anymore. it's always surprising what human beings are capable of.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

Then I'm afraid I started getting old way too soon.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

I have 1 number committed to memory, and it's the only one I need if I get arrested. Until that happens I prefer to stay in touch with my people