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

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    Today’s phones are hard to put down. Push notifications buzz in your pocket, red bubbles demand attention, and endless distractions sit at your fingertips. It can feel impossible to pull away from. But that’s kind of the point. When people talk about the “attention economy,” they’re referring to the fact that your time and attention are the currency on which today’s applications make money. Because apps profit off of the total time you spend on their platform, there’s a strong incentive to use psychological tricks to keep you endlessly hooked. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Tristan Harris, who runs Time Well Spent, is working to create a world where platforms can more honestly respect their users’ time.
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Комментарии • 3,6 тыс.

  • @jooku
    @jooku 5 лет назад +6477

    the slot machine and pull to refresh analogy blew my mind

    • @gufu21
      @gufu21 5 лет назад +264

      Same, and it applies to more than just phones. I just realized that this is exactly why I'm addicted to refreshing the RUclips 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 лет назад +171

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

    • @xsadxboiiix757
      @xsadxboiiix757 5 лет назад +15

      I'm shook

    • @baileysubliminals7192
      @baileysubliminals7192 4 года назад +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 года назад +32

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

  • @clayyg
    @clayyg 6 лет назад +5486

    Currently watching this on my phone.

    • @BlissfulHues13
      @BlissfulHues13 6 лет назад +6

      Cjai yep

    • @westside9tnk
      @westside9tnk 6 лет назад +36

      that's the ultimate irony of it all.

    • @onionburger
      @onionburger 6 лет назад +3

      Cjai me too

    • @mme.veronica735
      @mme.veronica735 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @existencedefieslogic9658
      @existencedefieslogic9658 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @harrypotter1155
    @harrypotter1155 5 лет назад +15531

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

  • @edhozell
    @edhozell 6 лет назад +3944

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

    • @iiiexeiii7233
      @iiiexeiii7233 6 лет назад +66

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

    • @syed1431
      @syed1431 6 лет назад +230

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

    • @cmajor8084
      @cmajor8084 6 лет назад +35

      And this doesn't concern you?

    • @politics9811
      @politics9811 6 лет назад +71

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

    • @tjakra21
      @tjakra21 6 лет назад +1

      lmao

  • @colem_h
    @colem_h 3 года назад +1068

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

  • @karafaulkner36
    @karafaulkner36 5 лет назад +2415

    I just realized that RUclips has infinite scroll.... I'm in trouble.

    • @Singh-xw7pj
      @Singh-xw7pj 5 лет назад +39

      They just changed to that recently.

    • @jomibo21
      @jomibo21 4 года назад +3

      SINGH what do you mean

    • @primeroyal7434
      @primeroyal7434 4 года назад +1

      😂

    • @samueleproiettimicozzi8134
      @samueleproiettimicozzi8134 4 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @cocoajinni3827
    @cocoajinni3827 5 лет назад +4287

    Nintendo always' tells me to take a break 😉

  • @SupremeSector
    @SupremeSector 5 лет назад +6839

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

  • @nataliac2734
    @nataliac2734 6 лет назад +191

    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 лет назад +9

      Interesting

    • @toonnaobi-okoye2949
      @toonnaobi-okoye2949 6 лет назад +3

      Natalia c Sounds like an episode of Black Mirror

    • @77legocreator
      @77legocreator 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @isiszelaya8597
      @isiszelaya8597 6 лет назад

      Natalia c ckkkxkksdkkrjfjcjfksk😜😍😁😪😁😞😁😪😁😍😜😍😁😞😜😞😁😞😁😞😁😞😖😞🐮🐲🐰🐮🐷🐵🐷🐵🐷🐵🐷🐵🐷🐷🐵🐷🐮🐷🌵🐧🐳🐧🐳🐳🐧🐳🐧🐧🐳🏁🚄🏁🚄🍎🍺🏁🚄🍰🚄🏁🍺🍎🍺⚠🚄🚹🍰🚄,-):-*B-):-\B-):-\:-*:-*

    • @siyacer
      @siyacer 6 лет назад +10

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

  • @shb8651
    @shb8651 6 лет назад +404

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

    • @reyariass
      @reyariass 6 лет назад +7

      Swastika They have me in a bottomless_pit_of_their_videos

    • @nabilapta3171
      @nabilapta3171 6 лет назад +5

      infinite voxing

    • @jarenong
      @jarenong 6 лет назад +4

      They are literally designed to hook you

    • @shb8651
      @shb8651 6 лет назад

      TheAlfrulz yeah

  • @Expirations
    @Expirations 5 лет назад +2616

    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 лет назад +59

      exactly what i’m doing

    • @oscarcook740
      @oscarcook740 4 года назад +40

      funny thing is i was sent this for homework

    • @randomdude9135
      @randomdude9135 4 года назад +38

      Fyi adults also use phones. Not only kids and teenagers

    • @mirjamw6665
      @mirjamw6665 4 года назад +11

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

    • @icymeel3378
      @icymeel3378 3 года назад +3

      Hol up

  • @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy
    @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy 3 года назад +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 2 года назад +8

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

    • @elplaceholder
      @elplaceholder Год назад

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

    • @sawyermoe2348
      @sawyermoe2348 Год назад

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

    • @russellmania5349
      @russellmania5349 Год назад +2

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

    • @numbercode2486
      @numbercode2486 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @user-fh5ov4tu2j
    @user-fh5ov4tu2j 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +753

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

    • @charliechua1877
      @charliechua1877 5 лет назад +9

      how did i find this comment

    • @skelapi7723
      @skelapi7723 4 года назад +3

      Wait a minute

    • @kritikitti3868
      @kritikitti3868 4 года назад

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

    • @pgdasilva
      @pgdasilva 4 года назад

      oh hi

    • @pluto-qd2qu
      @pluto-qd2qu 4 года назад +1

      haha good one

  • @tigana
    @tigana 6 лет назад +478

    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 лет назад +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 лет назад +3

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

    • @matrixfull
      @matrixfull 6 лет назад +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 лет назад

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

    • @subashpariyar8102
      @subashpariyar8102 6 лет назад

      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

  • @selimshakur3189
    @selimshakur3189 6 лет назад +206

    Now I feel bad scrolling down to see comments.

  • @oabuseer
    @oabuseer 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +6

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

    • @BankruptMonkey
      @BankruptMonkey 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад

      oabuseer go back to your cave old man

  • @breezy1906
    @breezy1906 4 года назад +211

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

    • @aspider3254
      @aspider3254 4 года назад +12

      Bruh what do you want me to do in quarantine?

    • @sopbape8120
      @sopbape8120 4 года назад +1

      a spider ye

    • @groundsymphony
      @groundsymphony 3 года назад +1

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

  • @ggmxz
    @ggmxz 5 лет назад +706

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

  • @parhamesmaeily
    @parhamesmaeily 5 лет назад +873

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

    • @hairyputter5363
      @hairyputter5363 4 года назад +67

      You got is in the first half ngl

    • @14yve16
      @14yve16 4 года назад +30

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

    • @yesno8273
      @yesno8273 4 года назад +2

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

    • @sopbape8120
      @sopbape8120 4 года назад +12

      Deepa Karve 4 HOURS? ONLY?

    • @14yve16
      @14yve16 4 года назад +11

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

  • @hadiyyahj7
    @hadiyyahj7 5 лет назад +242

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

    • @josipjagic
      @josipjagic 5 лет назад +3

      lol

    • @DaGoodVybe
      @DaGoodVybe 5 лет назад +5

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

    • @dorosyct3814
      @dorosyct3814 3 года назад

      @@DaGoodVybe Vox notifications are designed to be addicting

    • @kiwi8476
      @kiwi8476 3 года назад +1

      Only exception I would honestly make is partially RUclips. 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.. 😭

  • @lukesaad1352
    @lukesaad1352 6 лет назад +565

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

    • @vrushankrrao879
      @vrushankrrao879 4 года назад +29

      *insert surprised Pikachu face*

    • @bugfairy
      @bugfairy 4 года назад +13

      YOU JUST COMMITTED AN UNFORGIVABLE SIN

    • @elysius4551
      @elysius4551 4 года назад +21

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

    • @hairyputter5363
      @hairyputter5363 4 года назад +9

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

    • @amanda.._..
      @amanda.._.. 4 года назад +5

      Just change it in settings :/

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 6 лет назад +1466

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

    • @Yuhara_rev
      @Yuhara_rev 6 лет назад +62

      I like you profile picture

    • @braydenabbott7266
      @braydenabbott7266 6 лет назад +34

      New Message nice profile pic

    • @yas6156
      @yas6156 6 лет назад +19

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

    • @nihvl
      @nihvl 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +15

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

  • @abbisverynice
    @abbisverynice 5 лет назад +112

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

  • @ChrizzyYeahh
    @ChrizzyYeahh Год назад +23

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

    • @supersonic1240
      @supersonic1240 Год назад

      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 RUclips a lot. I am basically addicted to it.

    • @adityajha749
      @adityajha749 Год назад +1

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

    • @dudedude-su7pt
      @dudedude-su7pt Год назад

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

  • @CrossfacePanda
    @CrossfacePanda 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +5

      CrossfacePanda same

    • @moritzh6876
      @moritzh6876 6 лет назад +11

      Everybody training for Geoguessr, huh? :D

    • @minecraftminertime
      @minecraftminertime 6 лет назад

      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 лет назад +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 лет назад

      Yeeeep.

  • @Julie-mo7gu
    @Julie-mo7gu 5 лет назад +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

  • @muhammadirfannoorazman6587
    @muhammadirfannoorazman6587 5 лет назад +279

    This channel is also ADDICTING

  • @CloroxBleachCompany
    @CloroxBleachCompany 6 лет назад +57

    I went on a social media cleanse and deleted all of my accounts but kept RUclips 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 лет назад +1

      So it IS you.

    • @jambott5520
      @jambott5520 6 лет назад

      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 лет назад +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 лет назад +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!

  • @cmac1999
    @cmac1999 5 лет назад +55

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

    • @ryandavid739
      @ryandavid739 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @oliverh8446
      @oliverh8446 4 года назад +2

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

  • @Bay_RCF
    @Bay_RCF 6 лет назад +86

    * *Watches video of phone addiction on phone* *

  • @khanbw
    @khanbw 6 лет назад +185

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

    • @skilled1015
      @skilled1015 6 лет назад

      Khan facts

    • @hgetgbg2e1f
      @hgetgbg2e1f 6 лет назад +5

      I'm addicted to working and eating

    • @rfern707
      @rfern707 6 лет назад +11

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

    • @marcjacobs6613
      @marcjacobs6613 6 лет назад +9

      aka addicted to your phone

    • @caerwyn2058
      @caerwyn2058 6 лет назад +1

      Renan Fernandes Take out the internet access and the world crashes

  • @kritter564
    @kritter564 5 лет назад +191

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

  • @hhanonymous
    @hhanonymous 6 лет назад +373

    Great new series, looking forward to more!

  • @Consonata
    @Consonata 6 лет назад +324

    Vox Notifications are designed to be addicting.

    • @-anaamna5616
      @-anaamna5616 6 лет назад +4

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

    • @duszeksmsaczek6394
      @duszeksmsaczek6394 4 года назад +1

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

  • @zixiong681
    @zixiong681 4 года назад +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.

  • @iXpertMan
    @iXpertMan 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +3

      XpertCameraMan exactly

    • @matthewl5434
      @matthewl5434 5 лет назад +6

      This comment gave me some faith in humanity

    • @loop5720
      @loop5720 5 лет назад +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.*

  • @jomariecabuello4711
    @jomariecabuello4711 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 года назад

      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.

  • @ok-cp5gx
    @ok-cp5gx 6 лет назад +369

    greyscale advice smsjshsh i need color for the aesthetic

    • @remyfagerstrom6780
      @remyfagerstrom6780 5 лет назад +20

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

    • @mussaratjabeen9945
      @mussaratjabeen9945 5 лет назад +1

      Yup

    • @contentdeleted4987
      @contentdeleted4987 5 лет назад +5

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

    • @idkwhatnametochoose6197
      @idkwhatnametochoose6197 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @callee4real
    @callee4real 5 лет назад +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

  • @-irumean-3919
    @-irumean-3919 4 года назад +24

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

  • @Tedd755
    @Tedd755 6 лет назад +43

    ADDICTIVE!

    • @Tedd755
      @Tedd755 6 лет назад +1

      Thumbs down for repeated bad english

  • @Dr.HouseMD
    @Dr.HouseMD 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +21

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

    • @spaceleopard6127
      @spaceleopard6127 6 лет назад +8

      Stop following propaganda hit pieces pretending to be news then

    • @Dr.HouseMD
      @Dr.HouseMD 6 лет назад +55

      Aaand the Trumpets are here.

    • @lx6108
      @lx6108 6 лет назад +9

      Dr. House same m8.

    • @spaceleopard6127
      @spaceleopard6127 6 лет назад +6

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

  • @gymsserver2970
    @gymsserver2970 5 лет назад +1677

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

    • @nehadas1414
      @nehadas1414 5 лет назад +21

      ME

    • @steve.z5034
      @steve.z5034 5 лет назад +14

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

    • @superannjon-roblox7325
      @superannjon-roblox7325 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +7

      @@superannjon-roblox7325 why would you miss trends?

    • @superannjon-roblox7325
      @superannjon-roblox7325 5 лет назад +28

      Sofia Martinez trends that are mainly on tiktok

  • @steph.li3
    @steph.li3 6 лет назад +271

    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 лет назад +22

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

    • @steph.li3
      @steph.li3 6 лет назад +3

      Nova Alfiane thanks love! ❤️

    • @matrixfull
      @matrixfull 6 лет назад +12

      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 лет назад +1

      >watching movies on a laptop

    • @JammyBandStudios
      @JammyBandStudios 6 лет назад +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 года назад +2

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

  • @zaboomafooba
    @zaboomafooba 6 лет назад +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...

  • @moritzschroder
    @moritzschroder 6 лет назад +855

    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 лет назад +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 лет назад

      Vale, yo también veo muchos canales como este y estoy enganchado a RUclips. XD

    • @batheandrelaxinmyshit6344
      @batheandrelaxinmyshit6344 6 лет назад

      Wolkify I will phone you tomorrow afternoon

    • @PrioBak
      @PrioBak 6 лет назад

      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 лет назад +1

      youtube is not social media!

  • @Bejestravoe
    @Bejestravoe 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @subhambhattacharjee4826
    @subhambhattacharjee4826 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +12

      Subham Bhattacharjee OOF.

    • @TheDeathopper
      @TheDeathopper 6 лет назад +3

      Same 😂

    • @micosstar
      @micosstar 6 лет назад

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

  • @diyadasgupta63
    @diyadasgupta63 5 лет назад +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."

  • @mjnoon3609
    @mjnoon3609 6 лет назад +27

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

    • @gs7828
      @gs7828 6 лет назад +2

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

    • @mauricelorrafuentes5946
      @mauricelorrafuentes5946 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +1

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

    • @zachocracy
      @zachocracy 6 лет назад

      Mmm Mmm *real life*

  • @gushernandez25
    @gushernandez25 4 года назад +13

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

    • @grizzly7117
      @grizzly7117 3 года назад +2

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

  • @shreyaspi23
    @shreyaspi23 4 года назад +16

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

  • @gamefoorum
    @gamefoorum 6 лет назад +472

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

    • @josephfriderici2360
      @josephfriderici2360 5 лет назад +42

      I wish

    • @idkidk-id8it
      @idkidk-id8it 5 лет назад +3

      lyndsay grey Same.

    • @eiffel108
      @eiffel108 5 лет назад +14

      You do realize RUclips is social media right?

    • @southernbulldogz1118
      @southernbulldogz1118 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +14

      I can't last five minutes on Instagram. But I spend too much time on RUclips

  • @vixtorocha
    @vixtorocha 6 лет назад +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 лет назад

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

  • @realsmollbean
    @realsmollbean 3 года назад +11

    It’s not you. Vox is posting more “it’s not you” videos than ever before.

  • @jackwaters9343
    @jackwaters9343 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +1

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

    • @RealTalkWithSSG
      @RealTalkWithSSG 6 лет назад

      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. 😊

  • @pondererofpointlessdreams5029
    @pondererofpointlessdreams5029 6 лет назад +57

    oh
    i’m gonna read a book now

    • @CharlesTheClumsy
      @CharlesTheClumsy 6 лет назад +5

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

    • @peterii3512
      @peterii3512 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад

      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 лет назад

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

  • @manspetter9921
    @manspetter9921 5 лет назад +4

    While watching this video, at 1:25, I actually had a non-human notification.

  • @veetee355
    @veetee355 6 лет назад +17

    I try to be without phone in public places

  • @nuwanpremarathne1759
    @nuwanpremarathne1759 6 лет назад +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

  • @yeetyeetcat853
    @yeetyeetcat853 5 лет назад +12

    Me: *Uses dark mode and watches Netflix at night*

  • @tobe.moemeka
    @tobe.moemeka 6 лет назад +119

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

    • @BlackNWhiteEagle
      @BlackNWhiteEagle 6 лет назад +13

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

    • @iyana8234
      @iyana8234 6 лет назад +1

      Tobs Meks do those still exist?

    • @diamonddog2638
      @diamonddog2638 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +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.

  • @dimaGOLF9
    @dimaGOLF9 6 лет назад +10

    You know what’s addicting? Vox’s videos.

  • @aquaintsound
    @aquaintsound 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @chadestioco
    @chadestioco 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +2

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

    • @RealTalkWithSSG
      @RealTalkWithSSG 6 лет назад

      Greyscale is elegant as heck!

    • @adpontier
      @adpontier 6 лет назад +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 лет назад

      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.

  • @rajasrasam2114
    @rajasrasam2114 5 лет назад +2

    I deleted all of the social media apps excluding RUclips, telegram and WhatsApp a year ago and now I literally don't waste time as much as I used to :)

  • @popmashups6568
    @popmashups6568 5 лет назад +9

    I only use my phone for Instagram, RUclips & 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 лет назад

      Relatable and I really need to change that!

  • @sarahjane8754
    @sarahjane8754 5 лет назад +12

    I’ve been using my phone on greyscale for a couple days now and I love it. I’ve noticed that being on my phone is less satisfying and I don’t get comfort from just looking at it anymore

    • @aspider3254
      @aspider3254 4 года назад +2

      So you caused yourself discomfort?

  • @cyldiancenter5932
    @cyldiancenter5932 2 года назад +1

    "That's why icons redesigned to had flashy icons"
    RUclips : since ?

  • @tutsuyaki
    @tutsuyaki 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @ohimats
    @ohimats 6 лет назад +6

    I hate to be that guy, but isn't it supposed to be "addictive" (as in not addicting)?

    • @TravisJamesH
      @TravisJamesH 6 лет назад +3

      I commented this too!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one... Now I hate myself less haha!
      Also yes Addictive is the (more) correct case here as it is an adjective Vs "addicting" which is a verb. Though in informal speech both can be interchangeable, considering that Vox takes on a more professional stance, I'd expect them to use "addictive" as it's an adjective describing how phones are designed, not a verb. It would make more sense in "Phones are addicting users to their content."

  • @barnacleboi2595
    @barnacleboi2595 8 месяцев назад +1

    Vox: PHONES ARE ADDICTING!!!
    Also Vox: Makes super addicting, high quality content about how addicting phones are.

  • @L4zy_Lun4
    @L4zy_Lun4 4 года назад +5

    I want Windows Phone
    Me: Watching this on a windows phone

  • @LoveAlwaysAlwaysLove
    @LoveAlwaysAlwaysLove 3 года назад

    I pay to receive no ads. I like it very much and I keep my ringer turned off unless I've a busy day. Super helpful, especially since I'm retired. I don't bring my phone with me when I walk my doggy either.😊

  • @ggleplussuxx4787
    @ggleplussuxx4787 6 лет назад +34

    The thing is I had had desktop addiction long before I got a smartphone, so it didn't hit me.

  • @amanpotdar
    @amanpotdar 5 лет назад +3

    *we need a much longer interview with Tristan Harris, the guy speaks smooth*

  • @alyshaa6841
    @alyshaa6841 4 года назад +1

    Me gets only a 96 on my math test
    My Parents: its that phone

  • @MarcusSkyVentures
    @MarcusSkyVentures 6 лет назад +25

    *addictive

    • @alveolate
      @alveolate 6 лет назад

      addicting sounds so ridiculous!

  • @ntent1
    @ntent1 4 года назад +3

    "Bottomless vortex of stuff"
    *TikTok has entered the chat*

  • @wennessa94
    @wennessa94 4 года назад +2

    Here I am scrolling RUclips aimlessly without having the intention to watch any video but still reluctant to put down my phone when it’s about time to sleep

  • @cocosnucifera_
    @cocosnucifera_ 2 года назад +3

    RUclips is also included!

  • @kittypixie.x
    @kittypixie.x 4 года назад +5

    Me: Okay, I’m going to study!
    **notification: [favorite youtuber] has uploaded a video!**
    Me: Ehhh, it can wait

    • @60d93
      @60d93 3 года назад

      *In the imaginary universe*

  • @abdullahyahya2471
    @abdullahyahya2471 4 года назад +1

    We should watch this weekly, and do something to remove distractions. Especially Social media.

  • @rayprdn
    @rayprdn 6 лет назад +56

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

    • @thomasthetankengine2653
      @thomasthetankengine2653 6 лет назад +4

      Rayhan Pradana I use split-screen mode very often

    • @jambott5520
      @jambott5520 6 лет назад

      Rayhan Pradana nope

    • @162manoj
      @162manoj 6 лет назад

      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 лет назад

      dont have space problems with 128 gb iPhone rules

    • @162manoj
      @162manoj 6 лет назад

      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)

  • @steadygrin
    @steadygrin 6 лет назад +14

    Isn't it "addictive"?

  • @mattiascamacho3875
    @mattiascamacho3875 4 года назад +2

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

  • @gabe_s_videos
    @gabe_s_videos 4 года назад +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 Год назад +1

      Exactly it looks boring, I did the same.

  • @girishgirish2817
    @girishgirish2817 5 лет назад +7

    Just today I opened my phone 131 times and I spent in RUclips 3 hours

  • @SashaWtheweirdoanimallover
    @SashaWtheweirdoanimallover 4 года назад +1

    Having a separate account for RUclips to watch all the trash has helped me reduce my RUclips addiction. Like on here, I usually only get recommendations on lectures and informative videos but I have an alternative account that's just filled with cat videos and BuzzFeed. It helps as long as I don't log in to the other account.

  • @Ellie-gy2dg
    @Ellie-gy2dg Год назад

    1. Notifications
    - Slot machine designs
    - replicate the process of pulling the lever
    - take out predictability
    2. Colour
    (Slot machine sensory input ie visual and auditory)
    - apps are designed for visual stimulation
    - notification bubbles
    Interface
    - reduce people’s autonomy to stop
    - refresh itself -> no endpoint

  • @hiyoongiistheloml9139
    @hiyoongiistheloml9139 5 лет назад +6

    See mom, it's not only me who's obsessed with my phone.

  • @greg4629
    @greg4629 6 лет назад +4

    smart phones aren't as bad as people who use addicting over addictive

  • @Bertinova
    @Bertinova 4 года назад +2

    In a nutshell, set up your phone with BOOMERS configuration.

  • @saltysoysauce954
    @saltysoysauce954 6 лет назад +25

    No, it's never me. I'm perfect.

  • @KindOfSushant
    @KindOfSushant 8 месяцев назад +2

    Phones are not the source of addiction , social media platforms which are depend on internet are quite addictive. No internet no addiction

  • @bbshapeepee
    @bbshapeepee 5 лет назад +9

    Why didn’t I watch this earlier?

  • @moleary100
    @moleary100 6 лет назад +40

    **ADDICTIVE**
    There, I fixed it.

    • @angelacarrera2616
      @angelacarrera2616 5 лет назад

      *addicting

    • @angelacarrera2616
      @angelacarrera2616 5 лет назад

      *addicting
      Phone is not addictive, it's the people

    • @oliverh8446
      @oliverh8446 4 года назад +1

      Angela Carrera ???????? ‘Addicting’ is a verb e.g. “I am addicting myself to RUclips”. ‘Addictive’ is an adjective and should’ve been used in the video title.

  • @gavinthecrafter
    @gavinthecrafter 3 года назад +1

    The first tip is good, but no way am I making my screen grayscale!