Yes, I know what you mean Microbius. I'd love to see my teenage nephew just 'be' in the moment rather than always thinking he has to involve a gadget in every experience, and I hate the invasiveness of mobile phones.
OTOH, if he brought home a film like this, a part of me would feel glad that he saw it as something of value to keep and share. Your president story is a strange thing to read though... as if it's only really happening if it's on a screen. Reality turned upside down...