Sorry if this is a naïve question. Once you have the timer running, are you supposed to keep focus on the art getting generated or you can focus on the work you are doing? (Say reading, in that sense you are focused on the reading and not touching your phone).
Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone
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Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone
#72I don't get what introvert has to do with focus. Besides that, if you really need to stay off your phone, consider a "distraction free" phone as outlined in the book Make Time by Jake Knapp. Its a solid book but you can also glean that part of it from his blog: https://medium.com/make-time/six-years-with-a-distraction-fr... His version might be extreme for some. At the very least disable all notifications (save maybe…
I've switched to a "dumb phone" over 2 years ago and I have no plans of turning back. I've recently published a piece about it https://pawelurbanek.com/mobile-internet-addiction-focus
As I paged-down to start reading, I got four words in ("Mindlessly checking social networks") before four social network badges animated in from the left. Seems a little ironic.
Regardless, it was a good read. Your idea about dumbphone+SIM-less smartphone is something I've not heard before and might try.
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#73This looks nice. I’d prefer that the app clearly states upfront that the numbers are in minutes, instead of someone having to guess what it is. It’d also be nice to start at one minute and have one minute increments for the first 10 minutes. Sometimes one just needs a short break. The current minimum length of 10 minutes seems too long for that.
Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone
#74I don't get what introvert has to do with focus. Besides that, if you really need to stay off your phone, consider a "distraction free" phone as outlined in the book Make Time by Jake Knapp. Its a solid book but you can also glean that part of it from his blog: https://medium.com/make-time/six-years-with-a-distraction-fr... His version might be extreme for some. At the very least disable all notifications (save maybe…
> I don't get what introvert has to do with focus. A common object of attention for Samatha (one-pointed concentration / tranquility) practice is a Mandala or Kasina. The copy on the site and the mandala-like art the app generates leads me to believe the author hopes people can use the app for this (or a non-Buddhist equivalent concentration practice). I just did a 10 minute session. It's excellent for this purpose!
Just read the book "Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English" and he mentions the practice of Kasina. This app definitely made me think of that chapter.
I think there's a lot to be explored in how technology can work with mindfulness & concentration practices.
Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone
#75Hey! Thank you for your interest and comments! Just a bit of background thinking. The app named Introvert is a generative artwork aimed to help you stay off your phone. Right now we´re being asked to lead a sedentary life (for the sake of others and our own wellbeing). Only the mind is allowed to wonder. I wish Introvert can help us lead a focused everyday where mindful practise will direct us to make the most of the…
Great idea! Love the idea of creating apps that promote concentration rather than diminish it.
Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone
#76I don't get what introvert has to do with focus. Besides that, if you really need to stay off your phone, consider a "distraction free" phone as outlined in the book Make Time by Jake Knapp. Its a solid book but you can also glean that part of it from his blog: https://medium.com/make-time/six-years-with-a-distraction-fr... His version might be extreme for some. At the very least disable all notifications (save maybe…
I've switched to a "dumb phone" over 2 years ago and I have no plans of turning back. I've recently published a piece about it https://pawelurbanek.com/mobile-internet-addiction-focus
I was first using a dumb phone but soon realized that I need at least a maps application when I am abroad in a foreign city. Not being able to search for addresses on the go is also very unhandy if you don't wanna visit police stations around the world.
For my current Android I decided to get an upstream open source one (one out of four, to be exact, because there are not many blob free ones). Switched to OmniROM head builds without any google integrations, which kinda has the same effect as a dumb phone.
You would not believe what runs through gapps. Searching a bus? Nope, requires google. Take a note? Nope, requires google. Edit a markdown file? Nope, requires google.
f-droid and its analysis of apk files is a godsend.
My phone stays silent, with ublock0 in Firefox, and never shows a notification if I don't want it to. Use contact stars for allowance of emergency calls in DND mode.
I love it when I realize I haven't eaten at 21:00 because I could keep up the focus so much.
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#77Just curious, why is this named “Introvert”? Is it that this app is thought to be more appealing to introverts?
I took it as instead of texting, or checking social media, you're alone with your own thoughts. For people who want something to do with their phone when they're bored, but hate social stuff.
I read it as a noun rather than a verb but you're making me think it was intended as a verb
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#78Earlier quoted context omitted.
I've switched to a "dumb phone" over 2 years ago and I have no plans of turning back. I've recently published a piece about it https://pawelurbanek.com/mobile-internet-addiction-focus
I was first using a dumb phone but soon realized that I need at least a maps application when I am abroad in a foreign city. Not being able to search for addresses on the go is also very unhandy if you don't wanna visit police stations around the world. For my current Android I decided to get an upstream open source one (one out of four, to be exact, because there are not many blob free ones). Switched to OmniROM hea…
the absence of a digital map/route planner also has advantages in that it removes the "sterile tourist bubble" and forces one to interact with the local people.
Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone
#79Hey! Thank you for your interest and comments! Just a bit of background thinking. The app named Introvert is a generative artwork aimed to help you stay off your phone. Right now we´re being asked to lead a sedentary life (for the sake of others and our own wellbeing). Only the mind is allowed to wonder. I wish Introvert can help us lead a focused everyday where mindful practise will direct us to make the most of the…
I have a question - how did you get started with generative art?
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#80A little more padding for the top buttons to distance them from the notification bar a little would be great!
Thank you for pointing it out. Missed it while testing on my old iPhone 8. Will definitely fix it in a new release!