All In The Mind Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones
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Oct 11, 2025 Join Jameson Butler, co-founder of the Luddite Club, as he shares his journey of ditching smartphones to foster offline communities. He discusses the rise of grassroots movements promoting screen-free living and the compelling reasons behind them. Jameson highlights the challenges of living without a smartphone while celebrating the profound benefits like improved focus and creativity. Discover how young people are championing unplugged lifestyles and the importance of community support in breaking free from tech dependency.
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French Mayor's Smartphone Push
- Vincent Paul-Petit, mayor of Seine-Port, proposed banning smartphone use in public to revive social interaction.
- The measure passed narrowly and became a guideline after legal concerns, but locals reported more face-to-face talk.
Limits Of Legislative Fixes
- Laws can try to reduce youth social media harm but face technical, privacy, and effectiveness limits.
- Experts warn bans don't address harmful content at source and may create workarounds or privacy risks.
Growing Desire To Disconnect
- Public appetite to live without the internet is growing, especially among young people.
- Policymaking lags public feeling and may take years to align with social concerns.
