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Yes I've actually switched to carrying around a seperate camera, map, radio, notebook, and flip phone because I'm that frustrated with smartphone software. Inte

by usrn 4y ago

Yes I've actually switched to carrying around a seperate camera, map, radio, notebook, and flip phone because I'm that frustrated with smartphone software. Interestingly enough I can look at the map and camera at the same time, something smartphone hardware is capable of but made impossible by the software.

ghaff 4y ago
I'll often have a separate paper map, camera, and paper for things like shopping lists. (Also carry a small wallet.) But still appreciate that I don't always need all the backups and other stuff.
- thr0wawayf00 4y ago
  The problem for me is that the smartphone is a perfectly designed distraction machine. And distraction management just isn't a priority when designing smartphone software, especially for Apple. Making everything so easy to access on a phone also makes it that much easier to use the device compulsively, something I never struggle with on a flip phone.
  - Retric 4y ago
    You don’t need to install distracting apps at which point they both get the same calls and SMS(text) messages. I love having my phone, but I only look at the screen for 10 or so minutes a day on average. Still those 10 minuets are really useful. Monday I showed up and saw a “we’ve moved” sign with a new address but no directions. I didn’t need to write it down then reinter into a cars GPS, that’s the advantage of an all in one device you take everywhere.
    - thr0wawayf00 4y ago
      That's great that you don't have an issue checking your phone. I have ADHD and I wish I knew how to just look at a fully loaded smartphone for only 10 minutes per day. SMS isn't the main distraction: it's the internet connectivity. Turning off notifications is easy, it's compulsively checking whatever my dog brain is curious about at a given moment that is really hard to create effective barriers around.

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Yes I've actually switched to carrying around a seperate camera, map, radio, notebook, and flip phone because I'm that frustrated with smartphone software. Inte

by usrn 4y ago

ghaff 4y ago
I'll often have a separate paper map, camera, and paper for things like shopping lists. (Also carry a small wallet.) But still appreciate that I don't always need all the backups and other stuff.
- thr0wawayf00 4y ago
  The problem for me is that the smartphone is a perfectly designed distraction machine. And distraction management just isn't a priority when designing smartphone software, especially for Apple. Making everything so easy to access on a phone also makes it that much easier to use the device compulsively, something I never struggle with on a flip phone.
  - Retric 4y ago
    You don’t need to install distracting apps at which point they both get the same calls and SMS(text) messages. I love having my phone, but I only look at the screen for 10 or so minutes a day on average. Still those 10 minuets are really useful. Monday I showed up and saw a “we’ve moved” sign with a new address but no directions. I didn’t need to write it down then reinter into a cars GPS, that’s the advantage of an all in one device you take everywhere.
    - thr0wawayf00 4y ago
      That's great that you don't have an issue checking your phone. I have ADHD and I wish I knew how to just look at a fully loaded smartphone for only 10 minutes per day. SMS isn't the main distraction: it's the internet connectivity. Turning off notifications is easy, it's compulsively checking whatever my dog brain is curious about at a given moment that is really hard to create effective barriers around.