It’s not you. Phones are designed to be addicting.

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  • @harrypotter1155
    @harrypotter1155 5 років тому +15533

    Now they give us dark mode so we can use it when we’re about to sleep

  • @jooku
    @jooku 5 років тому +6483

    the slot machine and pull to refresh analogy blew my mind

    • @gufu21
      @gufu21 5 років тому +263

      Same, and it applies to more than just phones. I just realized that this is exactly why I'm addicted to refreshing the UA-cam home screen, Google News, or Facebook on my desktop browser: I'm pulling a lever, hoping for interesting suggestions or content to randomly show up.

    • @ramsesf.7956
      @ramsesf.7956 5 років тому +171

      It's not an analogy, that's really the way it's designed. That's scary

    • @xsadxboiiix757
      @xsadxboiiix757 5 років тому +15

      I'm shook

    • @baileysubliminals7192
      @baileysubliminals7192 4 роки тому +14

      harajuku
      I never ever refresh my page unless I've looked for a long time and nothing interesting comes up.
      I barely do it anymore.

    • @kimh.8176
      @kimh.8176 4 роки тому +32

      MY JAWS LITERALLY DROPPED AT THAT. its such a simple detail yet its sooooo addicting and effective

  • @karafaulkner36
    @karafaulkner36 5 років тому +2416

    I just realized that UA-cam has infinite scroll.... I'm in trouble.

    • @Singh-xw7pj
      @Singh-xw7pj 5 років тому +39

      They just changed to that recently.

    • @jomibo21
      @jomibo21 4 роки тому +3

      SINGH what do you mean

    • @primeroyal7434
      @primeroyal7434 4 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @samueleproiettimicozzi8134
      @samueleproiettimicozzi8134 4 роки тому +20

      Yeah but I don't feel that affected because for the majority of times interesting videos come out pretty soon. If I don't see one after scrolling for a while I switch to the Subscribed tab.

    • @hikid6990
      @hikid6990 4 роки тому

      @@MeryemElouakili right? youtube is essential to my and ur life

  • @TTTechnoPro
    @TTTechnoPro 6 років тому +8853

    It’s not you. Vox made this title addicting

  • @clayyg
    @clayyg 6 років тому +5487

    Currently watching this on my phone.

    • @BlissfulHues13
      @BlissfulHues13 6 років тому +6

      Cjai yep

    • @westside9tnk
      @westside9tnk 6 років тому +36

      that's the ultimate irony of it all.

    • @onionburger
      @onionburger 6 років тому +3

      Cjai me too

    • @mme.veronica735
      @mme.veronica735 6 років тому +3

      Cjai does anyone actually use autoplay? (Excluding watching series/playlists)

    • @existencedefieslogic9658
      @existencedefieslogic9658 6 років тому +1

      Zonofv 1 there's no option to switch off autoplay in a playlist, is there?

  • @cocoajinni3827
    @cocoajinni3827 5 років тому +4287

    Nintendo always' tells me to take a break 😉

  • @edhozell
    @edhozell 6 років тому +3944

    I just turn off all my notification... now i feel lonely...

    • @iiiexeiii7233
      @iiiexeiii7233 6 років тому +66

      Edho Zell Call someone and tell them. Please don't call me though, I already know.

    • @syed1431
      @syed1431 6 років тому +229

      Nobody cares about you online, go meet someone in real life.

    • @cmajor8084
      @cmajor8084 6 років тому +35

      And this doesn't concern you?

    • @politics9811
      @politics9811 6 років тому +71

      That's called Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and it SUCKS!

    • @tjakra21
      @tjakra21 6 років тому +1

      lmao

  • @hazelnutsheep7863
    @hazelnutsheep7863 6 років тому +1534

    That's why the subscribe button is red...

    • @shtuffs
      @shtuffs 6 років тому +98

      *INTENSE REALIZATION*

    • @shtuffs
      @shtuffs 6 років тому +222

      The unsubscribe button is grey so that it discourages you from clicking it

    • @benjaminnewlon7865
      @benjaminnewlon7865 4 роки тому +20

      Thats why the youtube's color is red.

    • @samueleproiettimicozzi8134
      @samueleproiettimicozzi8134 4 роки тому +3

      Benjamin Newlon I think it's just because it's the color associated to video and recording in general since much before than UA-cam.

    • @caramello8580
      @caramello8580 4 роки тому +1

      so why is join blue o.o

  • @SupremeSector
    @SupremeSector 5 років тому +6836

    *You should stop scrolling here*
    This comment section is a BOTTOMLESS VORTEX OF STUFF

  • @xyon9090
    @xyon9090 6 років тому +2437

    *Scrolling through comments* by the video's description of Infinite may also be an addiction.

  • @shb8651
    @shb8651 6 років тому +405

    Vox, your editing style is so aesthetically pleasing that I can't stop myself from appreciating it.Good work!

    • @reyariass
      @reyariass 6 років тому +7

      Swastika They have me in a bottomless_pit_of_their_videos

    • @nabilapta3171
      @nabilapta3171 6 років тому +5

      infinite voxing

    • @jarenong
      @jarenong 6 років тому +4

      They are literally designed to hook you

    • @shb8651
      @shb8651 6 років тому

      TheAlfrulz yeah

  • @colem_h
    @colem_h 3 роки тому +1069

    Huh. So it isn’t, “Those kids and their phones.” It’s just.. “Those phones and their kids.”

  • @randomdude9135
    @randomdude9135 4 роки тому +453

    Duolingo is genius. They kept reminding me of the lessons each day which I kept ignoring and then they said "since I guess these notifications aren't working, we'll stop sending them." Lol

    • @akiramomoiro3083
      @akiramomoiro3083 3 роки тому +34

      Instead of using the standard psychological tricks, they manipulate you like the mafia

    • @itismethatguy
      @itismethatguy 3 роки тому +10

      Wait they actually said that?

    • @allright9785
      @allright9785 3 роки тому +26

      @@itismethatguyyes happened to me too

    • @bird-war
      @bird-war 2 роки тому +19

      Oh I thought they were going to commit criminal breaking and entering

    • @maildaemon
      @maildaemon 2 роки тому +14

      @@bird-war Duo tried getting you to learn the easy way, sending push notifications. It didn't work.
      Duo will have to do it the hard way.

  • @salokin3087
    @salokin3087 6 років тому +1565

    Intresting video, but I need to check my messages first

    • @kilomilo917
      @kilomilo917 6 років тому +16

      Salokin how do you check your messages with no friends?

    • @SandyCheeks1896
      @SandyCheeks1896 6 років тому +4

      Salokin Cjai AH HAAAA. AH HO. I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE.

    • @TheGangstakirby
      @TheGangstakirby 6 років тому +1

      The sad thing is I actually do this all the time

    • @minecraftminertime
      @minecraftminertime 6 років тому +3

      Checking your messages isn't the problem with phone addiction. The problem is with notifications, not messages from humans. You messed up the joke. How are 741 people not able to tell the difference between messages and notifications?

    • @mrramdom4406
      @mrramdom4406 6 років тому

      Ololololol

  • @ggmxz
    @ggmxz 5 років тому +706

    Haha jokes on you.
    *I'm using a tablet*

  • @nataliac2734
    @nataliac2734 6 років тому +193

    Another thing: Most apps, particularly game apps, hide the clock from the screen. The same thing happens at casinos: there are no clocks there.

    • @josefromtexas
      @josefromtexas 6 років тому +9

      Interesting

    • @toonnaobi-okoye2949
      @toonnaobi-okoye2949 6 років тому +3

      Natalia c Sounds like an episode of Black Mirror

    • @77legocreator
      @77legocreator 6 років тому +1

      Toonna Obi-Okoye oh lol i saw that in my college writing class, pretty cool show

    • @isiszelaya8597
      @isiszelaya8597 6 років тому

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    • @siyacer
      @siyacer 6 років тому +10

      Thankfully on Android you can just swipe down from the top to see your notifications, the time, etc.

  • @user-fh5ov4tu2j
    @user-fh5ov4tu2j 5 років тому +87

    I appreciate how Instagram now has this feature of "You've done! You've scrolled the new contents of today" or something like that so I can actually see what I've been missing on without spending too much time scrolling on three days old posts. Also, Twitter is really addictive with the infinite scrolling feature. It's fortunate that I've realized this before I watch this video

  • @mindsauce3
    @mindsauce3 5 років тому +753

    You kept on scrolling didn't you? Welcome to the bottomless vortex of stuff ;)

    • @charliechua1877
      @charliechua1877 5 років тому +9

      how did i find this comment

    • @skelapi7723
      @skelapi7723 4 роки тому +3

      Wait a minute

    • @kritikitti3868
      @kritikitti3868 4 роки тому

      Yes, master. Took the blue pill today. Recharging as we go, endlessly, go into tge vortex. Fun times.😻

    • @pgdasilva
      @pgdasilva 4 роки тому

      oh hi

    • @pluto-qd2qu
      @pluto-qd2qu 4 роки тому +1

      haha good one

  • @parhamesmaeily
    @parhamesmaeily 5 років тому +872

    I have avg 12minute screen time per day on my phone...
    cause im on my laptop 15h a day

    • @hairyputter5363
      @hairyputter5363 4 роки тому +66

      You got is in the first half ngl

    • @14yve16
      @14yve16 4 роки тому +30

      me too 17 minutes on my phone but 4 hours on my iMac

    • @yesno8273
      @yesno8273 4 роки тому +2

      Asdfgh Zxcvbn he am the got is first half gonna not lie

    • @sopbape8120
      @sopbape8120 4 роки тому +12

      Deepa Karve 4 HOURS? ONLY?

    • @14yve16
      @14yve16 4 роки тому +11

      @@sopbape8120 in quarantine, nowadays its 10 hours, nothing productive, just yt

  • @oabuseer
    @oabuseer 6 років тому +148

    Reading physical books again has been a good way of cutting down on my phone usage and is something I'd recommend. It sounds so obvious but you don't realise how much you use your phone til you stop.

    • @jambott5520
      @jambott5520 6 років тому +2

      oabuseer no matter what you do at a certain point you will ALWAYS have at least one massive time sink. For me its about making it useful. (Its either school work or video games...lots of video games.)

    • @henlo9690
      @henlo9690 6 років тому +6

      Oh yea sometimes I read a book so deeply I forgotten that it's night time.

    • @BankruptMonkey
      @BankruptMonkey 6 років тому +1

      I also get deeper into stories and enjoy my reading time much more when it's from a physical book than when I'm using an ebook- although the older ereaders that are purely black and white aren't too distracting from enjoying the book

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja 6 років тому +2

      Out of The Hat
      Another advantage of using a dedicated ebook reader is that it isn’t full of other apps that might distract you from your book.

    • @yxcvbnmyxcvbnm9353
      @yxcvbnmyxcvbnm9353 6 років тому

      oabuseer go back to your cave old man

  • @Expirations
    @Expirations 5 років тому +2617

    Vox: Phones are meant to be addicting.
    Also Vox: *uploads a 6 minute video for a bunch of high schoolers to watch before they go to sleep when they have school tomorrow*

    • @kalisworl
      @kalisworl 5 років тому +59

      exactly what i’m doing

    • @oscarcook740
      @oscarcook740 4 роки тому +40

      funny thing is i was sent this for homework

    • @randomdude9135
      @randomdude9135 4 роки тому +38

      Fyi adults also use phones. Not only kids and teenagers

    • @mirjamw6665
      @mirjamw6665 4 роки тому +11

      Not only high schoolers mate... I have the same fate and im in uni

    • @icymeel3378
      @icymeel3378 3 роки тому +3

      Hol up

  • @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy
    @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy 3 роки тому +157

    Companies are also addicted to apps! Seems like you can't do anything these days without having a smartphone to buy a product or shop in their store. Pretty soon people won't be able to get on a bus or buy a coffee without having to pull out your phone and use their app. Feel sorry for people, mainly senior citizens, who don't own smart phone and feel like they can't function in society, and therefore feel obsolete.

    • @pinkestelle558
      @pinkestelle558 3 роки тому +8

      Already happens in australia you need to use your phone to sign in to shops and stuff

    • @elplaceholder
      @elplaceholder Рік тому

      In Chile you have to scan a qr code to se the menú in restaurant

    • @sawyermoe2348
      @sawyermoe2348 Рік тому

      I hate they want me to download parking apps....there isn't just one place i park at

    • @russellmania5349
      @russellmania5349 Рік тому +2

      ⁠@@elplaceholder
      I never scan the QR code and always ask for a menu.

    • @numbercode2486
      @numbercode2486 9 місяців тому

      Working retail, now realizing how far they have pushed digital use on every aspect of our lives, it's just horrible.

  • @Mrfniss
    @Mrfniss 6 років тому +222

    WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE SELF-FILLING BOWL

    • @momomomomomo958
      @momomomomomo958 6 років тому +29

      asking the important questions

    • @Danielleps3
      @Danielleps3 6 років тому +3

      Scribbles we are distracted by our phones lmao

    • @EddieLoksters
      @EddieLoksters 6 років тому +4

      Scribbles why are we not funding this?

    • @Samtember
      @Samtember 6 років тому +2

      you're a wizard harry

    • @BuilderBobda
      @BuilderBobda 6 років тому +4

      because obesity is already a problem without the self refilling bowls lol

  • @hadiyyahj7
    @hadiyyahj7 5 років тому +242

    Stop making your videos so good then I won't go on my phone 😤

    • @josipjagic
      @josipjagic 5 років тому +3

      lol

    • @DaGoodVybe
      @DaGoodVybe 5 років тому +5

      Hadiyyah Jawad but then you wouldn't watch it and they wouldn't grab you attention😉

    • @dorosyct3814
      @dorosyct3814 3 роки тому

      @@DaGoodVybe Vox notifications are designed to be addicting

    • @kiwi8476
      @kiwi8476 3 роки тому +1

      Only exception I would honestly make is partially UA-cam. Only platform I would be willing to keep and use if I cut all ties with all other social media platforms. Which I cut a decent amount but a decent amount isn't all.. 😭

  • @selimshakur3189
    @selimshakur3189 6 років тому +206

    Now I feel bad scrolling down to see comments.

  • @lukesaad1352
    @lukesaad1352 6 років тому +565

    1:13 Vox: “Turn off all notifications”
    Me: ok *unsubscribes*

    • @vrushankrrao879
      @vrushankrrao879 4 роки тому +29

      *insert surprised Pikachu face*

    • @bugfairy
      @bugfairy 4 роки тому +13

      YOU JUST COMMITTED AN UNFORGIVABLE SIN

    • @elysius4551
      @elysius4551 4 роки тому +21

      Vox: You weren't supposed to do that...

    • @hairyputter5363
      @hairyputter5363 4 роки тому +9

      Vox: He's a little confused but he got the spirit.

    • @amanda.._..
      @amanda.._.. 4 роки тому +5

      Just change it in settings :/

  • @breezy1906
    @breezy1906 4 роки тому +211

    The fact that people don’t realize that it’s happening is sad

    • @aspider3254
      @aspider3254 4 роки тому +12

      Bruh what do you want me to do in quarantine?

    • @sopbape8120
      @sopbape8120 4 роки тому +1

      a spider ye

    • @groundsymphony
      @groundsymphony 3 роки тому +1

      @@aspider3254 your mom want you to study 12 hours a day apparently

  • @tigana
    @tigana 6 років тому +477

    I found that notifications were making me anxious and on edge. I ended up going to my settings and turning off notifications for Snapchat, Instagram, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, etc. Ended up feeling a lot better🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @micosstar
      @micosstar 6 років тому +4

      tigana Definitely and oddly (one of the minority) the same, I got so irritated on the (social media notifications) that I want to rip them apart.

    • @jennifern1956
      @jennifern1956 6 років тому +3

      Me too! I feel much better I'm not worried about what I'm missing out on.

    • @matrixfull
      @matrixfull 6 років тому +6

      After long years my old phone broke so when getting new one I had to get smart phone. First rule I gave myself was; don't use smart phone for social media. After 3 years I am still following this rule and I rarely ever check smartphone. I mostly use apps to learn new language and sudoku. I can easily go to the store or go out for a walk without a phone. That being said I am not against social media but I do only check it for an hour a day ; sometimes 2 hours if I get caught up into chatting. But that's as far as I will go. And I only do it on PC; so if I go to lay down I don't sleep late because of obsession with social media or anything. I never developed it. Alerts are silly concept to me. Why would I be told when to check what's new constantly if I can check it once a day at same time every day? It's like someone would be keep poking me about random little stuff being annoying. Sure tell me what's up but don't be annoying with it. It's like people have double rules; one for some situations and one for other situations. Even though it's same annoyance. Like if person is keep bugging you it's not fine; but if alerts are keep on poking your attention it's fine? weird.

    • @blackham7
      @blackham7 6 років тому

      tigana I don't use a smartphone I use a flip phone now and my Computer.

    • @subashpariyar8102
      @subashpariyar8102 6 років тому

      Yeah same, like after a while I turned it off cause every single time i would get so anxious and it was really affecting my studies

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 6 років тому +1465

    I watched this on a computer, just to be contrary.

    • @Yuhara_rev
      @Yuhara_rev 6 років тому +62

      I like you profile picture

    • @braydenabbott7266
      @braydenabbott7266 6 років тому +34

      New Message nice profile pic

    • @yas6156
      @yas6156 6 років тому +19

      I see you on Stephen Colbert. You're everywhere XD

    • @nihvl
      @nihvl 6 років тому +55

      Your profile is what made your comment so stand out and engaged people to say that they saw you in different video comment section damn you're genius for using this profile pic of notification this is well explained by vox in this video

    • @existencedefieslogic9658
      @existencedefieslogic9658 6 років тому +15

      Is this some sort of irony or some epiphany, or what? Haha

  • @abbisverynice
    @abbisverynice 5 років тому +112

    the fact i got bored with this video and started doing smth else on my phone

  • @Joeyblondewolf2
    @Joeyblondewolf2 6 років тому +164

    Ha! I'm getting a flip phone this summer. Once my iPhone is paid for, done!

    • @spuffyfettisyes5605
      @spuffyfettisyes5605 4 роки тому +23

      any luck?

    • @kiwi8476
      @kiwi8476 3 роки тому +4

      I just paid my iPhone 11 Pro max off.. I'm about tempted to switch to a flip phone. Only thing I will def miss is navigation. But I have that in my car.. Just would need to upgrade the maps for it.

  • @muhammadirfannoorazman6587
    @muhammadirfannoorazman6587 6 років тому +279

    This channel is also ADDICTING

  • @bluenosaurus2720
    @bluenosaurus2720 5 років тому +224

    Me pointing at my phone after watching this video:
    Me: You!
    Phone: No you.
    Me: But this video---
    Phone: Trust me, just ignore it and find another video.
    Me: Ok.

    • @ikigai999
      @ikigai999 4 роки тому +7

      😂😂 underrated comment

  • @GlennOrSomething
    @GlennOrSomething 6 років тому +49

    The fact that this channel makes tons of money through UA-cam, which use these EXACT tactics is pretty noble. They post this video on how to feed less into your phone and put more into productivity is a brave move on their part. This video could lose them money and because they are dedicated to US as viewers they are more concerned with getting this information to us. Thank you👍🏾

    • @johnnyi1337
      @johnnyi1337 6 років тому +2

      It doesn't matter to the channel. People will subscribe, follow, and come back to Vox because they appreciate their message. They appear to be genuine, which is why I follow them

    • @GlennOrSomething
      @GlennOrSomething 6 років тому

      Johnny Ilca Precisely

    • @alveolate
      @alveolate 6 років тому +5

      well, they didn't go further into detail... it is actually already possible to customise how websites look and feel using css plugins such as Stylish. just takes a bit of patience and time to do your own... or use a style that someone else already created.
      also, i think Vox wants you to believe that it's not YOU who is being a mindless drone surrendering your free will to that tiny device you own... but that scary corporate overlord who is trying to surreptitiously control you.
      the truth is... you can free yourself pretty easily. but they don't tell you how.

  • @CrossfacePanda
    @CrossfacePanda 6 років тому +925

    You say Map apps can’t suck you down a bottomless vortex of stuff.
    My hours upon hours wasted exploring various places around the world using Google Map’s “Street View” says otherwise...

    • @copiasrats
      @copiasrats 6 років тому +5

      CrossfacePanda same

    • @moritzh6876
      @moritzh6876 6 років тому +11

      Everybody training for Geoguessr, huh? :D

    • @minecraftminertime
      @minecraftminertime 6 років тому

      That's not true. The video didn't say that Map apps can't suck you down a bottomless vortex of stuff. Also, why don't you know how to make a contraction with a word that ends with s? I thought English class taught how to do that correctly.

    • @1314sb8
      @1314sb8 6 років тому +7

      The interviewee said he has apps on his home screen that can't suck you down a bottomless vortex of stuff, such as calendar, map, lyft, etc

    • @ApocalypseLater8
      @ApocalypseLater8 6 років тому

      Yeeeep.

  • @callee4real
    @callee4real 5 років тому +21

    This is actually very helpful. I’ve been looking to detox on certain apps and sometimes I just can’t put my phone down tho. Hopefully me and us as a society can get better at this

  • @ProlePatrolMusic
    @ProlePatrolMusic 6 років тому +141

    Deleted snap and IG a few days ago. I have never slept better and thought clearer. Its all an illusion

    • @reob12
      @reob12 6 років тому +2

      what is IG?

    • @jackattack834yt.4
      @jackattack834yt.4 6 років тому +1

      reob12 Instagram.

    • @politics9811
      @politics9811 6 років тому +28

      I'm a little strange. I never got addicted to Facebook or Snap or Instagram (I have a small social circle). But I've been addicted to UA-cam (endless rabbit hole of videos) and reddit (endless rabbit hole of forums, profiles, content, etc.) I need to break my addiction.

    • @ProlePatrolMusic
      @ProlePatrolMusic 6 років тому +2

      Politics that's arguably just as bad

    • @TechLaunchpad
      @TechLaunchpad 6 років тому +1

      i stopped using social media apps unless i was on wifi and its really helped me break my phone addiction of mindlessly opening my IG or FB whenever im bored in public. still use it at home but...baby steps?

  • @hjghjgjhhjkhklk2683
    @hjghjgjhhjkhklk2683 5 років тому +31

    i recently lost my phone and have been spending weeks without it and it really made me realise how much i waste on it. this video really helped show me how addictive a phone really is. once i get a new phone im definitely going to make some changes to it. thank you for this video, really great explanations and visuals

  • @kritter564
    @kritter564 5 років тому +191

    The irony being that I'm watching this at 03:17am.
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    .
    Hehe nice

  • @Consonata
    @Consonata 6 років тому +324

    Vox Notifications are designed to be addicting.

    • @-anaamna5616
      @-anaamna5616 6 років тому +4

      Ceolan Mc Mullin ya they are using the same tools and tricks mentioned in their video 😂😂

    • @duszeksmsaczek6394
      @duszeksmsaczek6394 4 роки тому +1

      Yet all of sudden we saw that phones are designed to be addicting.

  • @Bay_RCF
    @Bay_RCF 6 років тому +86

    * *Watches video of phone addiction on phone* *

  • @gymsserver2970
    @gymsserver2970 5 років тому +1676

    I downloaded tik tok as a joke, but now I'm addicted to it. Help me.

    • @nehadas1414
      @nehadas1414 5 років тому +21

      ME

    • @steve.z5034
      @steve.z5034 5 років тому +14

      Frick my dude same with fortnite except I didn’t care much about it quickly

    • @superannjon-roblox7325
      @superannjon-roblox7325 5 років тому +148

      okay, so i was addicted to tiktok and it prevented me from doing homework, ect. i deleted it, and it has been soo much better however occasionally i fear i’m missing out on trends but it’s okay! i’m enjoying life more and it’s shocking how much tiktok was an essential in my life.

    • @puppz3347
      @puppz3347 5 років тому +7

      @@superannjon-roblox7325 why would you miss trends?

    • @superannjon-roblox7325
      @superannjon-roblox7325 5 років тому +28

      Sofia Martinez trends that are mainly on tiktok

  • @Vox
    @Vox  6 років тому +330

    By Design is a new Vox video series about the intersection of design and technology, hosted by Christophe Haubursin. Stay tuned for more, and check out Christophe's most recent work exploring design in our Vox + 99% Invisible collaboration: bit.ly/2FpJJif

    • @truckchuckschumer5375
      @truckchuckschumer5375 6 років тому

      Breeze v

    • @nntflow7058
      @nntflow7058 6 років тому

      Just to note, unlike many americans or people in the west, lots of people in Asia or African continent used phones for businesses. Mainly online shopping. Few of my friends open online store that sell garments or electronic parts. They usually using phones from the time they woke up to the time they slept. You might want to look into that.

    • @ReymarrHijara0176
      @ReymarrHijara0176 6 років тому

      Just like me! :)

    • @flipnshifty
      @flipnshifty 6 років тому

      why isnt your logo red ??

    • @sym2988
      @sym2988 6 років тому +2

      so should we turn off notifications for vox?

  • @tarwin
    @tarwin 6 років тому +161

    After listening to your podcast with Tristan Harris I set my (Android) phone to grayscale. After 6 hours I had already noticed how "bored" I was and that didn't grab me as much. As an added bonus the world around me was more colorful. Really! That was the crazy part. I'm so used to seeing such vibrant colors on my screen, and then (comparably) more muted colors in "real life" that going gray had made the world brighter and more colorful. Weird!

    • @TheMick200
      @TheMick200 6 років тому +4

      If you are using Android, go to Developer Tools and find a "Simulate Color Space" option (or similar). If you're use an iPhone, google it, there should be an app for it

    • @TheMick200
      @TheMick200 6 років тому +1

      Ana Rita Lopes No probs. You too

    • @torzsmokus
      @torzsmokus 6 років тому +2

      Could not find it on Android 7.1 (Wileyfox) :(

    • @EmotionalParaquat714神离天
      @EmotionalParaquat714神离天 2 роки тому +2

      In iOS go to settings then accessibility then display and text size and then turn on color filter the default is grayscale

    • @hijeffhere
      @hijeffhere 2 роки тому +1

      I'm quite lucky my phone has a feature that grayscales my screen on certain time periods.

  • @Julie-mo7gu
    @Julie-mo7gu 5 років тому +51

    When you realize you’re addicted to using your phone so you watch a video on your phone and prolong the time spent on your phone

  • @glarecotex5046
    @glarecotex5046 6 років тому +453

    We are enslaved by our own creation

    • @thomasthetankengine2653
      @thomasthetankengine2653 6 років тому +27

      Glare Cotex Your profile pic is absolutely beautiful

    • @dani4uro
      @dani4uro 6 років тому +1

      I don't get it.

    • @raeki7072
      @raeki7072 6 років тому +7

      Daniel we created the phones but yet we are completely hooked onto it and now we are addicted.

    • @filipkuster5013
      @filipkuster5013 6 років тому +1

      how can you not get that..

    • @rottingdog6798
      @rottingdog6798 6 років тому +7

      I'm not sure you made the phone

  • @hhanonymous
    @hhanonymous 6 років тому +373

    Great new series, looking forward to more!

  • @cmac1999
    @cmac1999 5 років тому +55

    Only came on this to correct grammar of video title... *addictive

    • @ryandavid739
      @ryandavid739 5 років тому +4

      Thank you. I was scrolling through to the comments to find any reference to the title.

    • @oliverh8446
      @oliverh8446 4 роки тому +2

      Ryan David I was doing the exact same thing... I was surprised I had to scroll so far down to find it.

  • @khanbw
    @khanbw 6 років тому +185

    I'm not addicted to my phone, I'm addicted to all the information it gives me access to.

    • @skilled1015
      @skilled1015 6 років тому

      Khan facts

    • @hgetgbg2e1f
      @hgetgbg2e1f 6 років тому +5

      I'm addicted to working and eating

    • @rfern707
      @rfern707 6 років тому +11

      So true! Take out the internet access and BAM, no more phone addicts!

    • @marcjacobs6613
      @marcjacobs6613 6 років тому +9

      aka addicted to your phone

    • @caerwyn2058
      @caerwyn2058 6 років тому +1

      Renan Fernandes Take out the internet access and the world crashes

  • @CloroxBleachCompany
    @CloroxBleachCompany 6 років тому +57

    I went on a social media cleanse and deleted all of my accounts but kept UA-cam because I never upload so I thought it was ok. I no longer have anxiety over likes, anxiety over tagged pictures, anxiety over who is seeing my 10th grade selfie session. It truly is liberating.

    • @spaceleopard6127
      @spaceleopard6127 6 років тому +1

      So it IS you.

    • @jambott5520
      @jambott5520 6 років тому

      Clorox Bleach i literally only use social media as a small break for a chat with people. I keep notifications off for apps except for clash royale.

    • @tevinb21
      @tevinb21 6 років тому +2

      Totally on board with you. I did the same with all my social media, by deleting my accounts not just the app off my phone and it really is great. I don't really count YT as social media cuz like... it's different lol if that makes sense haha. But yeah social media is so unnecessary!

    • @spaceyplace
      @spaceyplace 6 років тому +1

      Back when you were an awkward spot remover? High school is the worst. Look at you now! Now you’re a fully grown bottle of bleach.
      I’m sorry, I read your comment as if it were written by an actual bottle of bleach, and I wanted to share my dumb thought with everyone. In all seriousness, thank you for your insight!

  • @ChrizzyYeahh
    @ChrizzyYeahh Рік тому +23

    I don't use TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, Snapchat, discord or twitch but I'm addicted to UA-cam and I watch lots of movies and shows. Seems like you just can't escape this virtual world.

    • @supersonic1240
      @supersonic1240 Рік тому

      About the same. I am on most of social media platforms, but I am inactive everywhere. I have blocked all the notifications. However I watch UA-cam a lot. I am basically addicted to it.

    • @adityajha749
      @adityajha749 Рік тому +1

      ​@@supersonic1240 watching youtube is far more better than using social media.

    • @dudedude-su7pt
      @dudedude-su7pt Рік тому

      Use it 30 minutes a day and it's all good

  • @SciencewithKatie
    @SciencewithKatie 6 років тому +447

    I’m an avid “refresher”, such a pain 🙈

    • @hellokatiexo499
      @hellokatiexo499 6 років тому +1

      Same name... Snap! And me tooooo.

    • @DjJooze
      @DjJooze 6 років тому

      gotta think more scientific and less emotional

    • @vksepe
      @vksepe 6 років тому +1

      Ive put my phone in permanent greyscale 😂😂 to get less addicted

  • @hazmanrostam2849
    @hazmanrostam2849 6 років тому +837

    Consumerism. Is it part of addiction?

    • @gs7828
      @gs7828 6 років тому +20

      Hazman Rostam Of course.

    • @rfmckean
      @rfmckean 6 років тому +6

      Are comments getting better or is this just Vox subscribers?

    • @COJ.Island
      @COJ.Island 6 років тому

      How about Maslow?

    • @Gee-xb7rt
      @Gee-xb7rt 6 років тому +7

      capitalism in the 21st century is entirely dependent on feeding your addictions, from opioids to oil to even milk (caseins are addictive and milk corps knows this) and sugar (ditto). There is a reason your burger comes with cheese and there is sugar in the bun, you aren't given a choice, "the land of the free" is a command market.

    • @laurenbi
      @laurenbi 6 років тому +2

      gisforgary you have choice, stop whining about people’s lack of choice. Don’t eat dairy, make your own bread, etc. It’s just a hard decision so everyone blames the system rather than taking any initiative.

  • @LotsOfJoker
    @LotsOfJoker 5 років тому +9

    Guys, I always was a phone addicted: Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat were my main problems. So I decided to move away from those addictive behaviors and I found a subreddit called /r/nosurf. For those who are desperately trying to get a new grip on life, I highly recommend to read some articles from there.
    I'm away from social-media-distractiosn such as Instagram for more than one week and I've only seen major improvements. Among those are:
    - Social anxiety dissipation.
    - More willingness.
    - More mental strength.
    - More focus.
    - More reading sessions (at least 1h30 per day).
    Mobile phones are devices that were made to make you encapsulated. You decide if you want to be there.

  • @ok-cp5gx
    @ok-cp5gx 6 років тому +369

    greyscale advice smsjshsh i need color for the aesthetic

    • @remyfagerstrom6780
      @remyfagerstrom6780 5 років тому +20

      i honestly can’t tell if i liked a comment unless i read the number

    • @mussaratjabeen9945
      @mussaratjabeen9945 5 років тому +1

      Yup

    • @contentdeleted4987
      @contentdeleted4987 5 років тому +5

      i don't use it for the aesthetics, i only hate the light modes because it's too bright

    • @idkwhatnametochoose6197
      @idkwhatnametochoose6197 5 років тому +2

      Well Use Color Filters! You Can Make The Bright Reddish Colors Turn Into Blueish Dark Colors

  • @moritzschroder
    @moritzschroder 6 років тому +854

    of course phones are addicting! just like social media - especially youtube. why do you think you landed on this video?
    that being said, lemme upload more on my channel and contribute to the problem 😁

    • @cobrexu
      @cobrexu 6 років тому +38

      what? so in your mind, VOX shouldn't do videos that actually inform us .. if you'd watch it again, you'd maybe understand that the whole idea is letting your phone interrupting your life and destroying it, they said nothing about watching a good content video that you actually learn something from.

    • @guillermo.mserrano
      @guillermo.mserrano 6 років тому

      Vale, yo también veo muchos canales como este y estoy enganchado a UA-cam. XD

    • @batheandrelaxinmyshit6344
      @batheandrelaxinmyshit6344 6 років тому

      Wolkify I will phone you tomorrow afternoon

    • @PrioBak
      @PrioBak 6 років тому

      edgy comment lol its already the general idea of the video was not only the phone, social media and phones are basically one right now...

    • @MegaLola84
      @MegaLola84 5 років тому +1

      youtube is not social media!

  • @jomariecabuello4711
    @jomariecabuello4711 5 років тому +64

    "The predictability would take out the addictiveness" - How about drugs, alcohol and sex? It is the predictabililty of sensation, the assurance of good feeling that makes addicts seeks more.

    • @clearya18
      @clearya18 5 років тому +8

      Jomarie Cabuello actually all 3 of those can take the predictability out of an average day, which makes the good feeling better

    • @60d93
      @60d93 3 роки тому

      Your brain gives you a stumulation when you think about the things, so it feels good when you think about them. Usually the stimulation wears off after the addictive activity is done.

  • @iXpertMan
    @iXpertMan 6 років тому +307

    *It's NOT the PHONE! - IT IS YOU!*
    - ppl don't like to be bored so why not doing 'something' rather than nothing ;)

    • @LSJR1738
      @LSJR1738 6 років тому +3

      XpertCameraMan exactly

    • @matthewl5434
      @matthewl5434 5 років тому +6

      This comment gave me some faith in humanity

    • @loop5720
      @loop5720 5 років тому +3

      You corrected the title, now it's your chance to proof to the people that are addicted to their phones by making a speech.... *BECOME THE NEXT LUTHER KING.*

  • @MilanVoslar
    @MilanVoslar 6 років тому +23

    Let's just appreciate this video for a moment. I'd like to say that the people who worked on this, from narrating, post-production, animation to design are so talented! I love this concept, I really do! It doesn't take much time to watch this, yet you can get some great advices and learn a lot about some topics in a short period of time. Well done, great job! Immediately subscribing :)

  • @-irumean-3919
    @-irumean-3919 4 роки тому +24

    Parents are just as addicted to their phones as their children 😪

  • @zaboomafooba
    @zaboomafooba 6 років тому +36

    An appropriate video notification for me as I'm still up at 5 am and have been staring at my phone for a while now 😓 lmao...

  • @BangMaster96
    @BangMaster96 6 років тому +390

    The best way to get over any kind of technology related addiction
    Go camping in the nature, far from home and cities, for 10 days,
    don't take any technology with you, just take necessary items that you need for the next 10 days
    trust me, it will not only put your body back to its natural circadian rythm, but help you overcome your addiction to phones, tv, social networks etc

    • @ryanolding8098
      @ryanolding8098 6 років тому +56

      Unless u break both ur legs and then u hav no phone to get help 🤔

    • @BangMaster96
      @BangMaster96 6 років тому +37

      +Ren K
      take a friend along
      get a satellite phone, and take it out only for emergency

    • @klnfra001
      @klnfra001 6 років тому +39

      Wonderful idea.... but in my experience most of the anxiety caused phone notifications is actually through work (emails, missed calls, etc)... and ten days away from that is likely to cause more harm than good.

    • @g0tst1ngs
      @g0tst1ngs 6 років тому +59

      Yeah cause we all have the time to just take off 10 days from work/school/life and go isolate ourselves...

    • @wihro
      @wihro 6 років тому +15

      nPlatin getting bored is part of it. What will you do, what will you create when you get bored? Where will your mind wander?

  • @zixiong681
    @zixiong681 4 роки тому +19

    You can't expect me to have a healthier relationship with my phone when I can't even keep a healthy relationship with myself.

  • @Tedd755
    @Tedd755 6 років тому +43

    ADDICTIVE!

    • @Tedd755
      @Tedd755 6 років тому +1

      Thumbs down for repeated bad english

  • @AsellusPrimus
    @AsellusPrimus 6 років тому +28

    This video frames the problem as if it's a technological issue we just haven't designed a solution for yet. You're not talking about the fact that companies like Facebook and Tumblr WANT you to be endlessly scrolling. Their business model doesn't surround your wellbeing. So unless you plan to address that, you are not going to have any improvements on the side of the apps/services creating these addictive notifications and scrolls. For me, it helped to really think about the malicious intent behind them to realize that I do not want to play into their hand. And that's not to say the people at Facebook or any other tech firm are malicious, but the need to constantly increase profit margins necessitate malicious design.

    • @psychedelicdreamer986
      @psychedelicdreamer986 6 років тому +3

      Great point, well said.

    • @RP944
      @RP944 6 років тому +2

      AsellusPrimus They said exactly the same. Of course, they aren't going to tell that ''Facebook and Google which owns this very place called youtube are malicious and do not care for their customers''. They made a free thought into our poor minds so addicts can figure out some way out or at least an idea of their situation. It helped me to further investigate into improvement, and that's a huge one.

    • @RP944
      @RP944 6 років тому

      AsellusPrimus Your point is that malicious design is an eventual consequence of maximizing profits, which every company wants, so the real devil here is... money? That's how capitalism works and I agree with you.
      An ethical mindset is difficult to maintain because, after all, do customers care about the company? When was your last money contribution to the Wikipedia? It's a vicious cycle, I think you're malicious so I don't trust your company and I don't see you thanking me so I get my thanks with money advertisement.

  • @MJruling
    @MJruling 4 роки тому +17

    Please make one on parents being addicted to phones and making their children the same as a result.

  • @Dr.HouseMD
    @Dr.HouseMD 6 років тому +580

    My “phone checking” habit increased after we elected The Great Pumpkin. Once I catch a glance of a news headline I pick up my phone wondering “WTF HAPPENED NOW?!” ...I’m working on it.

    • @eleonoramustafaeva1303
      @eleonoramustafaeva1303 6 років тому +21

      Yep, let's blame it on someone who has affected you less than a little.

    • @spaceleopard6127
      @spaceleopard6127 6 років тому +8

      Stop following propaganda hit pieces pretending to be news then

    • @Dr.HouseMD
      @Dr.HouseMD 6 років тому +55

      Aaand the Trumpets are here.

    • @lx6108
      @lx6108 6 років тому +9

      Dr. House same m8.

    • @spaceleopard6127
      @spaceleopard6127 6 років тому +6

      Yes, everyone who contradicts you is a musical instrument. Isn't House supposed to be smart?

  • @steph.li3
    @steph.li3 6 років тому +270

    i’m more addicted with my laptop than my phone, bc i’m obsessed with movies. i’m not that kind of person who can’t “live” without there phones. when i go to school and go out i never bring my phone bc i’m more focused with connecting and building relationships with others. my group of friends are always on their phone whenever i’m absent but when i’m with them i restrict them from using it, i make fun games for everyone it’s also a way for us to get to know each other in much deeper way while having fun

    • @BIEBERownMe
      @BIEBERownMe 6 років тому +21

      tiffany mayer it seems fun to be your friend! My friends kinda suck...

    • @steph.li3
      @steph.li3 6 років тому +3

      Nova Alfiane thanks love! ❤️

    • @matrixfull
      @matrixfull 6 років тому +11

      Aww man that's awesome. I rarely take phone out with me; and if I do it's just so I can play sudoku or learn languages while waiting for apointment. I never use it for social media. For me it's very limited use. First thing I did when I got my first ever smartphone was to set rule for myself to never use it for social media. I don't regret it one bit. I can focus on life way more that way; I'm not creative like you are though; making fun games; that sounds amazing. Would love to be your friend ^^ . But what I appreciate is having so much peace and relaxation and just inner peace means a lot to me. I see ppl being on phones feeling a bit stressed if they have to be without phone for little longer than expected; it's really sad to see. It's still weird for me to see how much phone matters to others. Phones are like... new version of cigarettes for some.

    • @Finn959
      @Finn959 6 років тому +1

      >watching movies on a laptop

    • @JammyBandStudios
      @JammyBandStudios 6 років тому +4

      Hey, that's awesome! Can you like give me some examples of the games you play that keep you all entertained?

  • @ryanduong4107
    @ryanduong4107 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you! My kids are all colorblind now to prevent the bright colors from attracting them to their phones!

  • @mjnoon3609
    @mjnoon3609 6 років тому +27

    I'm addicted to my phone because there isn't something better to do

    • @gs7828
      @gs7828 6 років тому +2

      Mmm Mmm As someone other said here in the comments, reading a book should do.

    • @mauricelorrafuentes5946
      @mauricelorrafuentes5946 6 років тому +3

      Find something better to do. Play a sport or instrument, learn something new, study. Start a new project, there a lot of things to do.

    • @dawidwt6852
      @dawidwt6852 6 років тому +1

      That feeling in itself is a sign of addiction. When we addict to something, that thing becomes more stimulating while all others become less stimulating. The same mechanism applies to drug and alcohol addicts. For Your consideration.

    • @kaspervercruysse5710
      @kaspervercruysse5710 6 років тому +1

      Go check out the channel 'yes theory' i think you need it

    • @zachocracy
      @zachocracy 6 років тому

      Mmm Mmm *real life*

  • @maven12LA
    @maven12LA 6 років тому +7

    I kind of quit instagram a few years ago but as someone my age I feel like this is a disadvantage coz that’s how people connect or keep in touch with each other nowadays. Kinda sad

    • @Pernection
      @Pernection 6 років тому +1

      ashleylalala
      Instagram is kinda cumbersome

  • @alinek2289
    @alinek2289 4 роки тому +28

    "Turn off all non-human notifications"
    Emergency alerts: are we a joke to you?

  • @subhambhattacharjee4826
    @subhambhattacharjee4826 6 років тому +143

    I saw the video and immediately on Vox's Recommendation turned off the all non human notifications (including Vox's notification)😂

    • @lukemmurphy795
      @lukemmurphy795 6 років тому +12

      Subham Bhattacharjee OOF.

    • @TheDeathopper
      @TheDeathopper 6 років тому +3

      Same 😂

    • @micosstar
      @micosstar 6 років тому

      Subham Bhattacharjee I just leave the notifications alone (social media ones). Why, I can't ask the question besides being my habit.

  • @gamefoorum
    @gamefoorum 6 років тому +472

    Am I only one who getting bored after few minutes on social media 😒

    • @josephfriderici2360
      @josephfriderici2360 5 років тому +42

      I wish

    • @idkidk-id8it
      @idkidk-id8it 5 років тому +3

      lyndsay grey Same.

    • @eiffel108
      @eiffel108 5 років тому +14

      You do realize UA-cam is social media right?

    • @southernbulldogz1118
      @southernbulldogz1118 5 років тому +1

      @@eiffel108 yeah pretty.mich i just scroll through social media yb insta snap texting gamepigeon on iphone thats all I ise my phone dor

    • @kiwicat2345
      @kiwicat2345 5 років тому +14

      I can't last five minutes on Instagram. But I spend too much time on UA-cam

  • @diyadasgupta63
    @diyadasgupta63 5 років тому +18

    "Addicting" IS actually a word, but since it is not an adjective, it is often used incorrectly. As used correctly, it is a verb, meaning "tending to or causing to become addicted." For example, "By drinking too much coffee, I run the risk of addicting myself to caffeine."

  • @nuwanpremarathne1759
    @nuwanpremarathne1759 6 років тому +5

    This is a great video, I just changed the priority of notifications on my phone. We need more timely videos like these, Keep up the good work

  • @pondererofpointlessdreams5029
    @pondererofpointlessdreams5029 6 років тому +57

    oh
    i’m gonna read a book now

    • @CharlesTheClumsy
      @CharlesTheClumsy 6 років тому +5

      A book is one those things that only exists to grab your attention.

    • @peterii3512
      @peterii3512 6 років тому +3

      Fly Beep I heard tales of such things existing in the olden tales but just the thought of them existing now is exhilarating

    • @SketchBookShortFilms
      @SketchBookShortFilms 6 років тому +3

      This reminded me I have a book I've been meaning to finish, myself. Thanks!

    • @Yet.Another.Rapper.KiG.V2
      @Yet.Another.Rapper.KiG.V2 6 років тому

      Even books are meant to absorb you. They might be more artistic, and less detrimental to your mental health, but--actually, yeah, just read a book.

    • @shtuffs
      @shtuffs 6 років тому

      Next Vox video:
      *"BOOKS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ADDICTIVE"*

  • @aquaintsound
    @aquaintsound 5 років тому +2

    Knowing that it's doing things that simulate social connection is helpful!
    Gives me a better chance of fighting back

  • @f4tornado450
    @f4tornado450 6 років тому +67

    apps are addicting, not the phone.

  • @tobe.moemeka
    @tobe.moemeka 6 років тому +119

    Snapchat streaks are _only_ for this reason. That's why I don't do them.

    • @BlackNWhiteEagle
      @BlackNWhiteEagle 6 років тому +13

      Tobs Meks its for idiots that actually care about a couple of pixels forming a number

    • @iyana8234
      @iyana8234 6 років тому +1

      Tobs Meks do those still exist?

    • @diamonddog2638
      @diamonddog2638 6 років тому +2

      What are Snapchat streaks? I've never had Snapchat (I personally think Snapchat is stupid and pointless) but kids at my school talk about it all the time. I feel like an absolute idiot when they talk about it, lol.

    • @tobe.moemeka
      @tobe.moemeka 6 років тому +2

      Diamond Dog If you send a snap (picture) and they send one back that activates the streak, and every day you two send at least _one_ snap you get a day added on to your streak. however it's a streak so it can break, and start over.

    • @tobe.moemeka
      @tobe.moemeka 6 років тому +1

      Diamond Dog And I forgot to mention that a lot of times people just take one picture and send it to all of their friends.

  • @shreyaspi23
    @shreyaspi23 4 роки тому +16

    showed this as a reason for my parents...
    got my phone confiscated instead

  • @childishsadbino9841
    @childishsadbino9841 6 років тому +157

    So basically I’m addicted to watching UA-cam videos, specifically vox.

    • @natanaelkevin2025
      @natanaelkevin2025 6 років тому +7

      Bolby stroganovsky unsubscribe vox, so you not get addicted

    • @shubhammhashelkar6717
      @shubhammhashelkar6717 6 років тому +3

      Natanael Kevin or turn off notifications from UA-cam

  • @vixtorocha
    @vixtorocha 6 років тому +4

    1- Turn off your notifications (Restrict them to only when someone is trying to reach you)
    2- Use a grayscale filter
    3- Restrict your home screen to everyday tools (Like maps, calendar and calculator)
    Extra: Be careful with apps with infinite scroll and ask yourself what is actually worth your attention.

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja 6 років тому

      Victor Rocha
      Another extra tip: uninstall any apps (especially games) that make you more stressed instead of less.

  • @tutsuyaki
    @tutsuyaki 5 років тому +3

    And now I’m binge watching your channel on my phone. You guys keep me engage also!

  • @Megumi_Bandicoot
    @Megumi_Bandicoot 6 років тому +111

    The internet and consumerism have destroyed our minds.

    • @suomi6769
      @suomi6769 6 років тому +12

      Purple Ocean Well why are you here then? Also no, without internet alot of the world would be mis-informed.

    • @interspect_
      @interspect_ 6 років тому +3

      Purple Ocean damn commie

    • @directedbydae8930
      @directedbydae8930 6 років тому +7

      Oh yes are apologies for sharing how to's, music, upcoming information for movies, war, cultural misconducts, and social trends. Let's go back to the 1300's where there was no clean water, and everyone died from the plauge.

    • @micosstar
      @micosstar 6 років тому

      FoxFilming -I just learned about the plague as a mid scho-

    • @LancesArmorStriking
      @LancesArmorStriking 6 років тому +1

      A little dramatic but yeah lol

  • @Bryane430
    @Bryane430 6 років тому +23

    I’m procrastinating while watching this!

  • @Bejestravoe
    @Bejestravoe 5 років тому +8

    I remember finding infinite scrolling in tumblr years ago, You suddenly loose track of time. Super addicting

  • @rayprdn
    @rayprdn 6 років тому +56

    am i the only one who's switching between 2 or 3 apps all the time?

    • @thomasthetankengine2653
      @thomasthetankengine2653 6 років тому +4

      Rayhan Pradana I use split-screen mode very often

    • @jambott5520
      @jambott5520 6 років тому

      Rayhan Pradana nope

    • @162manoj
      @162manoj 6 років тому

      nah... I use more than that most of the time....unless im gaming, just that and my tunes then, becaause ram space matters

    • @marcjacobs6613
      @marcjacobs6613 6 років тому

      dont have space problems with 128 gb iPhone rules

    • @162manoj
      @162manoj 6 років тому

      I did specifically say "ram" space. Plus good games with amazing graphics take a heck a lot of ram... (unless you have those 6/8 gb kinds, then kudos to you)

  • @chadestioco
    @chadestioco 6 років тому +9

    Two things: (1) Putting Android in grayscale just looks so damn classy. I like it and thanks for the tip! Kinda wish there's an easy way to toggle it tho for when I'm using the camera and I actually care about the colors. (2) I need that self-refilling bowl.

    • @hughwerber5495
      @hughwerber5495 6 років тому +2

      chadestioco me too, I need times where I can easily switch it off if I need to focus on colors

    • @RealTalkWithSSG
      @RealTalkWithSSG 6 років тому

      Greyscale is elegant as heck!

    • @adpontier
      @adpontier 6 років тому +1

      This site includes the trick for switching back & forth between grayscale and color.
      lifehacker.com/change-your-screen-to-grayscale-to-combat-phone-addicti-1795821843

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja 6 років тому

      Putting the phone in greyscale makes the background when I'm reading a harsh blueish grey instead of the warm beige I prefer because it's gentler on my eyes and disrupts melatonin production less. If it didn't make reading less comfortable (and I rather want to encourage myself to spend more time reading instead of playing relatively mindless games), I would _so_ use it.

  • @gabe_s_videos
    @gabe_s_videos 4 роки тому +1

    Just changed the color filter on my phone to greyscale and I’m already noticing a difference. Just moved all my unnecessary apps to a second screen and it was relieving. I gotta share this with a lot of my friends.

    • @xerxes1615
      @xerxes1615 Рік тому +1

      Exactly it looks boring, I did the same.

  • @EmmaR
    @EmmaR 6 років тому +14

    That's true. This video has been recommended to me for at least a week

  • @JW-ZeroSpyderW
    @JW-ZeroSpyderW 6 років тому +23

    I never turned on notifications so I never got addicted. People spend way to much time on social media, one of the most tragic things I see almost every day is when two friends greet each other then spend the next 20m on their phones not talking to each other. It literally infuriates me.

    • @RealTalkWithSSG
      @RealTalkWithSSG 6 років тому +1

      It's the worst! You meet up with a bunch of folks for coffee, and instead of talking, there they are, staring at their phones or taking pictures of the coffee instead of talking. :(

    • @VSpoodle
      @VSpoodle 6 років тому +1

      Some notifications are set to 'on' by default in a lot of apps, just word to the wise.

    • @RealTalkWithSSG
      @RealTalkWithSSG 6 років тому

      VSpoodle Yes, and for that, some phones have a do not disturb feature where all notifications can be kept silent except if someone calls. That's very useful as well. 😊

  • @mattiascamacho3875
    @mattiascamacho3875 4 роки тому +2

    vidoes like these are a happy reminder to get up and actually do something and be with people. Thanks Vox

  • @cocosnucifera_
    @cocosnucifera_ 3 роки тому +3

    UA-cam is also included!

  • @veetee355
    @veetee355 6 років тому +17

    I try to be without phone in public places

  • @cyldiancenter5932
    @cyldiancenter5932 2 роки тому +1

    "That's why icons redesigned to had flashy icons"
    UA-cam : since ?

  • @genijable
    @genijable 6 років тому +5

    I like it that you created this new category.

  • @gushernandez25
    @gushernandez25 4 роки тому +13

    My life is a nightmare. The only positive thing to happen in my life is in a small box.

    • @grizzly7117
      @grizzly7117 3 роки тому +2

      I can literally relate to this on a serious level bro very deep thought too

  • @popmashups6568
    @popmashups6568 5 років тому +9

    I only use my phone for Instagram, UA-cam & Spotify (of course text msgs and calls as well) and that's enough for me to spend 1/3 of the day stuck on it

    • @BeingBhumika
      @BeingBhumika 5 років тому

      Relatable and I really need to change that!

  • @PatheticTV
    @PatheticTV 5 років тому +224

    "Many apps have infinite scrolling."
    Yes but not reddit.