LessWrong (Curated & Popular) [Linkpost] “You’re always stressed, your mind is always busy, you never have enough time” by mingyuan
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Nov 3, 2025 Explore the struggle of constant busyness and digital distractions. Discover how hours slip away to social media while meaningful pursuits gather dust. The podcast delves into the declining attention span and the allure of quick online content over deep reading. It highlights the habits of morning phone scrolling and the stress of always being connected. Hear about the anxieties from news overload and the endless cycle of mindless laptop use, all questioning the true value of our time.
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Connectedness Erodes Deep Focus
- Modern phone habits fragment attention and make deep projects disappear from your life.
- Constant connectedness creates chronic stress and reduces control over time.
Phone Intrudes On Everyday Moments
- You check your phone during conversations and miss what friends say, then respond 'what?'.
- Phone use has crept into mornings, bathrooms, cars, and even when you used to banish it from bed.
Real Utility Fuels Attachment
- Phones provide real and valuable services that make them indispensable in daily life.
- That utility fuels separation anxiety and justifies constant presence despite downsides.