When cultures are built on the backs of these technologies, it becomes progressively more difficult to discern where and when the interaction becomes pathological, because the line is barely visible.
Yes, we need to start calling it an addiction and treat it like one. I am embarrassed to say I check my phone first thing in the morning, read it on the metro and when I watch TV.
Everyone, myself included, needs a break from their phone.
This article spoke to my core having just posted about this topic!
I think we need to take occasional reality checks while scrolling our phones. I have found myself looking at content mindlessly which is a scary feeling.
You feel like you are controlled in a certain way. This feeling made me quit most social media apps.
I think I prefer the idea of "attachment", instead of addiction - I've been reading and learning a lot from the *excellent* substack Irrational Technology recently, lots of focus on changing *how* we engage with our phones and the internet
When cultures are built on the backs of these technologies, it becomes progressively more difficult to discern where and when the interaction becomes pathological, because the line is barely visible.
Yup
Yes, we need to start calling it an addiction and treat it like one. I am embarrassed to say I check my phone first thing in the morning, read it on the metro and when I watch TV.
Everyone, myself included, needs a break from their phone.
As sad as it might seem, at the end, we only have ourselves... great essay & insights!
This article spoke to my core having just posted about this topic!
I think we need to take occasional reality checks while scrolling our phones. I have found myself looking at content mindlessly which is a scary feeling.
You feel like you are controlled in a certain way. This feeling made me quit most social media apps.
I think I prefer the idea of "attachment", instead of addiction - I've been reading and learning a lot from the *excellent* substack Irrational Technology recently, lots of focus on changing *how* we engage with our phones and the internet
Attachment is probably the correct term for a lot of people's relationships with their phone.
In my opinion, it turns into addiction when:
-you have strong impulses to check it, even when you have no need to
-you feel anxious about not having it near you
-it interferes with you getting things done (could be chores, exercise, work, connecting with your family)
-it makes you feel depressed or anxious
-you use it as a crutch when you're already feeling down.