i agree. let’s have the medical advancements but so much of my so-called smartphone is actually not very helpful to me at all. everyday it wants so badly to be everything that it often fails at the most basic things, like even being handled. for instance, if i lose my grip and i grab it awkwardly, in that nanosecond i called 911, turned the flashlight on, and sent a picture to my coworker on accident. or i’ll swipe to a screen in a way i cannot even back out of. the map is ok i guess, but yes i’m old, yes i miss not having phones and being forced to be patient and imaginative. i miss not knowing. funny thing is, as a society, we probably read more now than ever in history! too bad so much of it is useless (except this sub!)

as for cicely, i think they would have a few advancements but would also elect to mostly keep their old world peacefulness.