The Brian Lehrer Show Dumbing Down Your Smartphone
May 6, 2025
August Lamb, a writer and artist known for his anti-tech activism, dives into the movement of ditching smartphones for simpler devices. He discusses how listeners are reclaiming their presence by transitioning to flip phones, sharing personal stories about enhanced social interactions and mental clarity. The conversation highlights the growing trend of reevaluating technology's role in life, emphasizing the benefits of reduced smartphone dependence and the richness of genuine connections over influencer culture.
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Life After Smartphones
- August Lamm feels more present and active after ditching her smartphone.
- She dislikes the addicted feeling smartphones induce and finds life better without them.
Ditch Smartphones Cold Turkey
- Start small by leaving your smartphone in a drawer and seeing how social settings feel.
- For full benefits, quit cold turkey and switch to a dumb phone instead of relying on apps.
Happiness With Landline Phone
- Sam in Brooklyn gave up his smartphone for a classic wired landline phone.
- He feels much happier and more productive using the landline and sees benefits from less technology.