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Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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But what does that have to do with introversion? Extroverts can focus or make mandalas.

Its likely unrelated to the behavior and more about focusing on yourself. which is technically the definition of the word We're just too used to the psychological definition

Thank you for your comment, I’ll use this explanation myself. Many people asking about it, I didn’t mean psychological definition.

I Just really hope it doesn’t sound offensive.

Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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Great app, I love the ethos. It would work wonderfully on Apple Watch to show the art being drawn, it's even the correct aspect ratio.

I agree, this would look amazing on the watch.

We already working on it!

Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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I 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.

I interpreted 'introvert' as a verb, even though the domain name suggests otherwise. As a verb it means to turn inward or to direct something (attention) within the self.

Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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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.

Why not leave home without your wallet, too, for that extra dose of third-world verisimilitude?

Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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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.

Why not leave home without your wallet, too, for that extra dose of third-world verisimilitude?

Snark aside, you realize that there's a middle ground, and that not every travel destination is 3rd world right?

Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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Hey! 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 tried it. I like it but being 40+ I find the art it generates at the edge of too small for my eyes. Love the audio thought.

Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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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.

Yeah I should hide social bar on this one not to be hippocratic :)

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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.

Yeah I should hide social bar on this one not to be hippocratic :)

hypocritical is the word you're looking for.

Re: Show HN: Introvert – Generative artwork to keep you off your phone

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post #60

I 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

Android user here. The addition of "Focus Mode" has completely changed my approach to my device and, by extension, my life. Various personal relationships have been noticably improved for the better as I can concentrate on them better.

I block all of the classic social notifications/apps, and I keep it on 24/7 apart from times I deliberately go out of my way to consciously press "Take a Break" for 5/10 minutes. The deliberate friction here is, of course, a welcome feature.

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