The Hostage Negotiation of the Front-Facing Camera

There is a comforting, tactile safety in the old fashioned way of using a phone. You press the phone to your ear, the device emitting a heat signature that's instantly grounding. This heated device creates a seal of warmth and assurance. It is an act of self preservation. No one is staring at you. No one is gauging how your looks contrast with their put together appearance. The voice on the other…