We ask this question to check if someone is listening. We use it to see if a friend has arrived at a crowded cafe. But rarely do we stop and ask it to ourselves. Are you here?
Losing hours to an algorithm that pulls our attention away from the physical environment.
Would you prefer the article to focus on a different interpretation, such as a based on that phrase, or perhaps a look at ghost hunting and horror tropes ?
Noticing the exact taste of your morning coffee or the physical feeling of the wind.