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📣 yarsanich

Do you think that your smartphone is main source of distraction


Hi! I'm developing 'yet another app' for productivity and screen time.

So my question. Do you think that smartphones became the main source of distractions today, especially at the self-isolation period?

And do we need to handle it somehow?

  👤 nicolaspro1234 Accepted Answer ✓
Yes. We do need to handle it. I am gradually removing distractive apps from my phone. (Happiness) Return on time invested on smartphone is crazily low for me, maybe even negative.

Use of smartphone also grows with self-isolation and depression, creating a feeling loop.

We need tech that motivates its users to get away from screens. My objective is to reduce as much as possible my passive use of smartphone. Just do not know how to reach it.