Colm O'Regan: Text messaging - and its changing, boring role in our lives

And there are the scammers. Preying on our tendency to not look at things properly. The text message that you think is coming from the bank. The shnakiest of all.

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Later today, at 7pm to be precise, it will arrive. Regular as clockwork. (Which you’d expect from something that arrives at the same time every week). “Please present your Compost/Recycling/General Waste ‘Evil Smelly You Just Couldn’t Be Bothered’ Bin tonight to ensure collection tomorrow.”

It’s an important message. With all due respect to my loved ones, I can honestly say that the single best thing for my mental health is knowing I’m up to date with my bins.