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A large phone makes consuming lots of content quite comfortable, from social media to general reading to watching videos. Which means you'll use it a lot. You'l
by fleddr 4y ago
A large phone makes consuming lots of content quite comfortable, from social media to general reading to watching videos. Which means you'll use it a lot. You'll normalize it and won't even bother to move to a larger screen.
Therefore, intentionally buy a sucky phone that adds friction. You'll use it less, in moderation, only for things of some importance. Plus it costs less. Big quality of life improvement.
Remove all non-essential apps to reduce reasons to use it even more. Next, physically detach from the object. Leave it in another room, forget all about it.
Unlearn what has become second nature.
- charles_kaw 4y agoI don't think phones are bad. I don't think having it with you all the time is bad. I think what's bad is letting it draw you in constantly. Install all your dumb apps, but also turn off notifications for anything but direct messages. You'll feel better. But speaking of "dumb apps"... I specifically resist using my phone as content consumption. Even with a big screen, it kinda sucks compared to a laptop or tablet. Fidelity matters to me. But also... I like having a small phone because it fits nicely in my pocket. I like having a small phone because I can use it with one hand. It's not even about friction, just ergonomics and getting the hell out of my way.