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Modern Media is definitely another addictive thing that one needs to manage. As an older git, I try to remember what it was like in the 80's with no phone, no
by quickthrower2 9y ago
Modern Media is definitely another addictive thing that one needs to manage.
As an older git, I try to remember what it was like in the 80's with no phone, no distractions. Even watching a movie is an event that needs planning in advance.
But how do I convey this to my kids, growing up with this?
The only way I can think is we do holidays where we go offline for the week, and maybe set an example at home by limiting the device usage.
I like the idea of a purpose-driven use of tech. You go on the computer and think 'I need to do a, b, c' then do it and turn it off. Usually Facebook won't be in that list. But it might be e.g. "I need to ask a question on this FB group, reply to a message ... then sign out immediately"
It is like have a list for the supermarket, which is trying to pedal sugary snacks to you as well as "special offers" that make you spend more money. The list (and going after a meal) is your defense against this.
- lbotos 9y agoI live a life very similar to this. My phone only has instagram on it (and I'm considering removing) but I try to "use with intent". A recent HN comment that summed it up brilliantly: "It was when Going Online was still a ritual, just like starting up the computer was - it took a while, sometimes you had to go through a menu or start up Windows or whatever separately still, you got this jingle when starting up, sometimes a login screen, all that stuff. Then going online, dialing up, telling the family (if any) that you're using the internet for a while, firing up the browser, etc. Using the internet was (for most people anyway) a very focused task too, given the per minute charge - get online, do what you want, get offline again." -https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15635817 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15635817