Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
#TechAddiction
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Quitting Facebook is a lot like quitting smoking
"FB long ago reached the point of disadvantages outweighing advantages, but, still I persisted."
https://medium.com/the-future-futurist/quitting-facebook-is-a-lot-like-quitting-smoking-a461aa4d382d
Me: **Trying to leave Google**
Android apps: "To sign up, you need a Google account"
Android apps: "Oh, your purchases can only be restored from the original Google account"
Me: "I am a slave to Google!
#Google #Android #Privacy #BigTech #TechSlavery #DeGoogle #DigitalFreedom #PrivacyMatters #TechAddiction #SurveillanceCapitalism #RightToRepair #DataPrivacy #EscapeGoogle #TechLife #DigitalDetox #OpenSource #AndroidAlternative #Freedom #TechCritique #Malaysia
Ah, the age-old addiction to usefulness 🤓! Who needs leisure or hobbies when you can lose sleep over code? Sure, the job market's a dumpster fire, but hey, at least you can be the Akaky Akakievich of Silicon Valley. Keep cranking out those lines of code, hero! 💻🔥
https://www.seangoedecke.com/addicted-to-being-useful/ #techaddiction #codinglife #sleeplessdevs #siliconvalley #hustle #HackerNews #ngated
Nghiện game: MCN làm từ "thành phần phụ" như daily, battle pass, FOMO... khiến người dùng khó từ bỏ. Ý tưởng đột phá: Lật ngược cơ chế này để KỈN bằng cách "thành tích" từ KHÔNG chơi game. Công cụ cần: chặn nghiêm ngặt, theo dõi tiến trình, hỗ trợ khủng hoảng & cộng đồng trách nhiệm. #NghiệnGame #ThiếtKếLôiKéo #SứcKhỏeTâmLý #DigitalWellness #GamingAddiction #MentalHealth #ProductivityHack #TechAddiction
(P/s: Bạn đã thử phương pháp nào thoát nghiện hiệu quả chưa?)
If you lose hours scrolling or feel jumpy without your phone, that is an addiction loop, not a lack of discipline. This is a real problem. Deleting apps won't fix it. You need a new strategy.
Switch your brain from consuming to creating. Build new routines.
2 Simple Strategies to Reclaim Time:
1. Block Time: Use a 30-minute block for a single, deep-focus task on your phone (like planning or writing). Train your brain: the phone is a tool, not a slot machine.
2. Use a 'Proxy' Device: During breaks, use a non-digital activity like reading or drawing. This substitutes stimulation without the scroll risk.
Need structured help? Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) is a 12-step program with free, anonymous meetings. They focus on recovery from compulsive use of internet, social media, smartphones, video games, and streaming.
Start here:
https://internetaddictsanonymous.org/do-i-have-an-addiction
Reclaim your mind. Reclaim your time.
Japan has opened its first clinic dedicated to treating "smartphone dementia" in Tokyo. High school students there spend an average of 6 hours daily online—more than any other age group. The clinic addresses rising concerns about smartphone addiction's impact on mental health, including depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
A significant step in recognizing digital wellness as a public health priority.
#SmartphoneAddiction #DigitalWellness #MentalHealth #Japan #DigitalDetox #TechAddiction
Fighting the good fight against endless scrolling? This piece explores how some clever iPhone settings can help you win the screen time battle. I'm always looking for ways to unplug, what's worked for you?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/these-iphone-settings-helped-me-cut-down-on-screen-time/#ftag=CAD590a51e
#TechAddiction #MindfulTech #iOS #Productivity #ScreenTime
Echoes of #Plato: #NeoLuddism — reclaiming the human in the digital age
Making room for humanity in the march of technology
“The machines were their enemies, for the machines were the means by which greedy masters enforced their will.” — – E.P. Thompson, The Making of the English Working Class (1963)
by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Jan 4, 2025
"Modern neo-Luddism draws inspiration from this historical movement, but rather than opposing all forms of #technology, it critiques the #uncritical adoption of digital tools and automation. Neo-Luddites are not anti-technology per se; instead, they advocate for a more #mindful and selective use of technology, prioritizing human #WellBeing, #EnvironmentalSustainability, and meaningful #SocialInteractions.
"In today’s context, neo-Luddism is less about destroying machines and more about reclaiming control over how technology shapes daily life. It questions the pervasive influence of #smartphones, #SocialMedia, and constant #connectivity, encouraging moments of #disconnection to foster deeper, more authentic human experiences.
"This philosophy underpins the growing trend of 'no-tech meetups,' where individuals come together to temporarily step away from digital distractions and reconnect in more organic, face-to-face ways [Like listening to vinyl records with a friend!]. Neo-Luddites advocate for a conscious retreat from digital dependence, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication and preserving human connection without the interference of screens. These gatherings, often called '#LudditeClubs' or 'analog meetups,' create spaces where participants can engage in conversations, activities, and communal experiences free from the distractions of smartphones, social media, and other digital tools.
"The motivations behind this movement are diverse. Some individuals express concerns over privacy and the pervasive #surveillance associated with digital platforms. Some lament the growing loss of #jobs and community. Others seek to combat the social isolation and mental health challenges exacerbated by excessive screen time. #Environmental considerations also play a role, with participants mindful of the ecological impact of #ElectronicWaste and the resource demands of constant technological upgrades."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/6tQNO
#Philosophy #RightToRepair #EWaste #PlannedObsolescence #LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #DigitalAge #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #DatacentersUseTooMuchElectricity
One of #NJ’s largest school districts bans #cellphones in class
By Rob Jennings, Sept 19, 2025
"Students in New Jersey’s second-largest city will be required to put their cellphones away while in class starting Oct. 1.
"The Jersey City school board voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a new policy prohibiting cellphones and other personal communications devices in classrooms. There will be limited exceptions for students with disabilities and health issues."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/lpEmt
#UseYourBrain #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth
More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
Sequoia Carrillo, September 1, 2025
Excerpt: "In Texas, every public and charter school student will be without their phones during the school day this fall. Brigette Whaley, an associate professor of education at West Texas A&M University, expects to see "a more equitable environment" in classrooms with higher student engagement.
"Last year, she tracked the success of a cell phone ban in one west Texas high school by surveying teachers throughout the year. They reported more participation by students, and also said they saw student anxiety plummet – mainly because students weren't afraid of being filmed at any moment and embarrassing themselves.
" 'They could relax in the classroom and participate,' she said. 'And not be so anxious about what other students were doing.'
"The findings in west Texas align with results from many of the states and districts that are heading back to school without phones: Students learn better in a #PhoneFree environment. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue with significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike.
"Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students' use of #CellPhones in schools, according to Education Week."
Read more / listen:
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5495531/more-states-now-ban-cell-phones-in-schools
#TechAddiction #SmartPhoneAddiction #ReadABook #TalkToAFriend #TakeNotes #Handwriting #PayAttention #LessDistractions #LessScreenTime
Why teens are ditching their smartphones — and how to live without one
Maybe your teen will ditch their smartphone, too. Here’s how they can do it
By Natalie Issa
Published: Aug 10, 2023
Excerpt: "A recent study published by APA PsycNet found that limited smartphone use has its benefits.
"For this study, German researches monitored two groups: one group that stopped using smartphones altogether and a second group that reduced smartphone use by one hour everyday. Both groups were monitored over one week.
"While both groups saw an increase in life satisfaction and physical activity, the group that only limited phone use by one hour saw stronger and more sustainable effects over four months. Additionally, this group saw a decrease in the number of cigarettes they smoked everyday.
"The study concluded that 'conscious and controlled changes of daily time spent on smartphone use can contribute to subjective well-being (less depressive and anxiety symptoms, less problematic use tendencies, more life satisfaction) and to a healthier lifestyle (more physical activity, less smoking behavior) in the longer term.' "
Read more:
https://www.deseret.com/23583331/teens-smartphones/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/nyDOL
#LudditeClub #NeoLuddite #UseYourBrain #ReadABook #SmartphoneAddiction #TechAddiction #MentalHealth #BrainHealth
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