Distracted from what? If we're distracted from socialization, its probably that whoever we're socializing isn't that interesting. No longer thinking/pondering? I use those mindless games to 'ponder'- They are simple enough it doesn't take much mental process to play, but leaves enough for me to think about what needs to be thought out (problems, the day, world problems, etc). The same arguments he's made have been made about books for centuries.