Guess on my screen time ~ 6 hours
In what ways does your phone train you? What behaviors are displaced, disrupted or harmed? What are social consequences of this shift?
I believe that our phones train us to consume more. Something I have noticed is that it increases reaction and consumption time. I often find when I show something to my mom, it may be too fast for her to comprehend, compared to media from her development which used to be much slower. I think that media now creates a sense of guilt/responsibility and hate, which are emotions which keep our attention and drives engagement. I think our phone trains us to believe we are connected to everything, and at the same time that we have no power and are disconnected from everything. I think it inspires online community, but also disrupts local community and social in person engagement and connection.
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?
NVC Feelings & Needs Feelings & Needs Infographic
Because _______ is being harmed or overloaded, I will redesign _______ so that _______ becomes easier and _______ becomes slower.
Bad Friction
- Infinite Scroll Apps
- Auto Play (such as Netflix playing the next show within 10 seconds)
- “pay to play” or a “battle pass” system
Good Friction
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- Duolingo
- Food logging apps
- Screen time apps
Question 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?
When I try a digital fast, and get bored. I often find myself seeking inspiration. I find that I enjoy being inspired by instagram and take that inspiration into my work. I find that replacing endless scrolling on instagram with Pinterest, I can still find inspiration while not finding the endless loop. Outside of using technology, If I find myself seeking inspiration, If I am creative myself I can often meet the need of my feeling.
