The Impact of Screen Addiction

Carlos Whitaker discusses his realization of being addicted to screens, spending over seven hours daily on his phone. He notes that this excessive screen time equates to nearly 10 years of a person’s life, prompting him to confront the issue head-on. Whitaker highlights the obsessive behaviors tied to phone usage, such as feeling panic when misplaced or overwhelmed by unanswered emails. This addictive cycle leads to a loss of genuine human connection and significantly hampers one’s capacity to think and interact meaningfully.