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Why People Are Quitting Smartphones feat. Kaiwei Tang, Co-Founder of Light Phone Co.
Aug 8, 2023
Kaiwei Tang, Co-Founder of Light Phone Co., discusses the motivation behind people quitting smartphones and finding an alternative. They explore the challenges of running a hardware startup and the need for alternatives to smartphones. The impact of technology on our lives and their future plans for the Light Phone brand are also discussed.
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- The Lightphone company aims to disrupt our conventional understanding of smartphone technology by focusing on what's essential and eliminating unnecessary distractions.
- Switching to a Lightphone can lead to reduced stress and anxiety, and promote a more mindful and balanced approach to technology.
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The Lightphone company's mission to alter our relationship with technology
The Lightphone company, at the heart of the anti-smartphone revolution, aims to shift our reliance on technology by focusing on what's essential and eliminating unnecessary distractions. They promote a less screen-centered lifestyle, seeking to disrupt our conventional understanding of smartphone technology. The company's co-founder, Kai Wei Tang, shares the motivation behind starting Lightphone, emphasizing the addictive nature of smartphones and the need for a tool that empowers users rather than using them to profit off their data.
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