Modern Wisdom #921 - Catherine Price - How To Defeat Your Social Media Addiction
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Mar 29, 2025 Catherine Price, a journalist and author known for her insights on technology's impact on our minds, dives into the pervasive influence of smartphones. She discusses alarming statistics on phone usage, revealing many spend up to six hours daily on devices. The conversation explores how this affects attention spans, the dopamine trap of social media, and the importance of mindfulness. Price provides practical strategies for restoring focus and enhancing memory, urging listeners to seek real-life fulfillment over digital distractions.
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Opportunity Cost of Phone Use
- People spend 4-6 hours daily on phones, equating to 75 days yearly.
- Screen time likely displaces other activities due to the limited 24-hour day.
Mindful Phone Usage
- Increase awareness of phone usage with the 'What For, Why Now, What Else?' exercise.
- This mindfulness exercise promotes intentionality by identifying triggers and alternative actions.
Addictive Design of Phones
- While 'phone addiction' isn't officially recognized, phones and apps are designed to be addictive.
- They mimic slot machines, exploiting reward systems, and may eventually be classified as addictive.
