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If someone constantly complains about having no time but scrolls their phone for two hours every evening, something far more serious than poor time management is happening - and these 7 patterns explain the real issue - Silicon Canals

People often claim to have no time, but excessive phone scrolling reveals deeper emotional avoidance issues.

Stop putting your phone screen-side up on the table - why you'll be glad you did

Placing a phone face down protects privacy, reduces distractions, improves focus, and can help preserve device longevity and overall digital well-being.

fromThe New Yorker

6 months ago

A.I. Is Coming for Culture

I often wake up before dawn, ahead of my wife and kids, so that I can enjoy a little solitary time. I creep downstairs to the silent kitchen, drink a glass of water, and put in my AirPods. Then I choose some music, set up the coffee maker, and sit and listen while the coffee brews. It's in this liminal state that my encounter with the algorithm begins. Groggily, I'll scroll through some dad content on Reddit, or watch photography videos on YouTube.

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fromZDNET

8 months ago

Why you should always put your phone face down on a table (hint: it's not just about being polite)

Placing your phone face down is a small change that can have surprising ripple effects on your digital well-being and device health.