In response to the iPhone 4 "Antennagate" crisis, Steve Jobs assembles a team of marketers, PR people, and advisors to figure out what to do. They settle on a straightforward approach where Jobs addresses the issue at an event and lays out the data, acknowledging that the phone is not perfect.
The majority of people feel that their phone use has caused harm, and the only way to fight against tech companies’ attempts to dismantle self-control resources is by implementing systems and habits.
During a meeting with Courtney’s family, it was revealed that multiple rapid-fire calls were made from her phone at 4am, leading to suspicions about why Green had possession of her phone and what those calls were in relation to.
A clip taken out of context from an investigation led to accusations of trying to teach someone how to frame the bad guys. The clip was actually discussing getting a new phone and outsourcing the hunt for explosives to black market contacts.
The speaker tells a story about how people appreciate genuine interest and helpfulness without expecting anything in return when networking. He also mentions a curious incident while listening to the podcast under the covers.
Tips and tricks to minimize phone usage, including Moment, an app that sets a timer limit to help reduce screen time, discussed in a previous episode of Distraction is Destruction. The insidious tactic of Snapstreaks is also mentioned.