The key to a healthy relationship with technology is to identify what brings well-being and happiness, then set boundaries through actions such as turning off notifications or changing the phone's display. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it has to work for us.
The internet is filled with critiques and comments from people who may not have your best interests at heart, but it's important to find a group of individuals whose feedback you trust. Building a support system can help navigate through negative comments and criticisms.
The podcasters reminisce on the time before Instagram, when people were not as glued to their phones as they are now and Blackberry was the king of communication.
The grayscale setting on iPhones can reduce screen time and increase battery life, while the Center for Humane Technology focuses on solving technology addiction.
Kaiwei Tang, co-founder of Light Phone, discusses the Light Phone 2, a simple alternative to your smartphone designed to help you stay away from the digital world. The Light Phone 2 has essential features like calling, messaging, alarm clock, but lacks the distractions of a smartphone.
The speaker expresses his skepticism towards the effectiveness of inspirational quotes and social media, pointing out the lack of context and depth in short, pithy statements. He also discusses the potential biases and echo chambers that can result from consuming selective content on social media.