digital-wellbeing

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A satirical tweet contrasting heavy social media usage with moral panic over people spending 30 minutes talking to AI companions, arguing society wrongly views doomscrolling as healthy interaction.

Fewer is an Android launcher that tracks phone pickups instead of screen time, displaying daily tasks and frequently used tools to promote reduced unnecessary phone use.

The article explores the psychological Tetris effect in the context of digital attention, criticizing how algorithms on platforms like YouTube and Spotify manipulate user focus, and calls for a more intentional approach to internet use.

Psychologist Peter Gray challenges Jonathan Haidt's theory that social media harms teens, arguing instead that reduced autonomy and school pressure are to blame, and suggests social media bans may be counterproductive.

A tweet by Nikita Bier criticizes Instagram Stories for showcasing only positive outcomes without the process, potentially harming mental health.

The author shares personal strategies to reduce internet distractions by using tools like website blockers and minimal phone setups to make platforms such as YouTube and Reddit less engaging, aiming to improve focus.

This article cautions readers against playing the word puzzle game Wordle, potentially discussing its addictive aspects or negative impacts.

UltraPod turns an old iPhone into a dedicated music player and minimalist phone.

HyperSleep is a product that blocks social media access until you have actually slept, helping users enforce healthy sleep habits.

A professor shares a workaround for using greyscale mode on iPhone selectively via Shortcuts automations, allowing certain apps to remain in color for usability while keeping the rest greyscale to reduce screen time.

A technologist-parent shares their approach to 'retro-tech parenting,' embracing physical media (CDs, DVDs) and landline telephones to give children an enriching digital experience free from surveillance capitalism and engagement-optimized platforms.

NPR host Manoush Zomorodi discusses her book Body Electric and her personal relationship with technology, including habits, favorite gadgets, and the physical toll of constant screen use.

The article mentions individuals named Lili and Martin receiving assistance with self-control, likely referring to a digital tool or AI intervention, though specific technical details are sparse.