It is true, some people cannot live without advanced technology.
It is actually scary when you think about it.
I have not read any case studies, but I am sure that the youth of today, 13 to 20 % of this age group, depend on it the most.
I know because my stepson is one of them. (•ิ‿•ิ)
When I was younger, we used to say, "My hair is my everything." These days they say, "My phone is my everything.
Good luck with the contest.
Herewith the link to my entry;
https://steemit.com/hive-120823/@patjewell/steem-engagement-challenge-s10-w4-or-do-you-think-advanced-technology-somehow-hampers-our-natural-thought-process