Phone pattern guesses:
- Probably 3-4 hours a day average
- YouTube the most for podcasts
- Not too many different apps used
- More over the summer for stop motion
- what phones train that’s beneficial, and then what is harmed.
Helped
- Ability to reach out freely and quickly
- The urge to resist and do things on your own terms
- self-directed learning
- Inspiration
Harmed
- Focus and attention
- FOMO from lack of any instant communication
- Frustration from lack of instant grad
2- List at least 3 APP/Internet examples of bad friction & how it generates harm.Then list at least 3 examples of good friction? Are they defaults? Or user settings?
Bad
- TikTok – took forever just
- Applebee’s APP – tricks and hides options it promises. makes me want more food
- A billion options in mobile games – cant even play the damn game for five minutes due to added season passes, pets and dumb stuff added
Good
- Any DOCS/ Notes APP
- Stop Motion APP
3- Pick one distressing feeling that emerges when you try a digital fast (eg boredom, anxiety, loneliness, etc)Then explore what changes might happen (positive and negative) if you focused some attention and energy on that feeling to meet your need in other ways? What is the point of the feeling?
One digital fast that I’ve been participating in only recently, is not using my phone at all in the morning during my morning routine. This is most usually prominent when combing my hair (there’s a lot) or eating my breakfast, as that’s usually when I have a video on or podcast. Instead, I’ve experienced boredom, but its been beneficial.
While sure I can focus on the fact that I engage more with the morning and take in the outside environment better, I also find other things to do, such as reading; which it’s been one of my goals to get back into doing that. The point of the boredom is a lack of stimuli, and I think both methods (healthy stimuli/ boredom practice) are good ways to deal with it.
DESIGNER GOAL:Because _______ is being harmed or overloaded, I will redesign _______ so that _______ becomes easier and _______ becomes slower. (edited)
