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The Light Phone: A Solution to Smartphone Addiction?
16:18 - 23:06 (06:47)
The creators of the Light Phone, a minimalist alternative to smartphones, do not see their product as a solution to smartphone addiction but rather a way to improve the quality of one's time spent on a phone. They also discuss the psychology behind smartphone addiction and the business models that rely on user engagement.
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The design of tech companies' apps and business models aim to keep users engaged and spend more time on their devices.
16:18 - 19:51 (03:32)
Summary
The design of tech companies' apps and business models aim to keep users engaged and spend more time on their devices. However, there are tactics that normal smartphone users can use to reduce their screen time and improve the quality of their time on screen.
ChapterThe Light Phone: A Solution to Smartphone Addiction?
Episode#010 - Kai Wei - Can More Technology Reduce Smartphone Addiction?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The presence of our smartphones has significantly impacted our behavior and become a ubiquitous part of daily life, yet it is also acknowledged as an impingement on our time and natural discourse.
19:51 - 21:14 (01:23)
Summary
The presence of our smartphones has significantly impacted our behavior and become a ubiquitous part of daily life, yet it is also acknowledged as an impingement on our time and natural discourse.
ChapterThe Light Phone: A Solution to Smartphone Addiction?
Episode#010 - Kai Wei - Can More Technology Reduce Smartphone Addiction?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Light Phone is not a solution to smartphone addiction; instead, it poses a question to its users about how they will spend their time without a smartphone.
21:14 - 23:06 (01:52)
Summary
The Light Phone is not a solution to smartphone addiction; instead, it poses a question to its users about how they will spend their time without a smartphone. The goal is to bring about a cultural change in which people are less reliant on technology and more aware of how they spend their time.