> “It looks like you are driving.” I lie to my phone.
This is such a shitty, irresponsible thing to do. People die every day from car accidents and this author thinks it is funny.
Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
21–30 of 74 posts
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#22I literally couldn't come up with a better example of False Dilemma fallacy: > Moving to the woods and going full Thoreau, for most of us, is simply not an option. The only long-term fix is making the background into foreground: calling out the exact ways digital technologies have colonized our lives, aggravating and expanding our burnout in the name of efficiency. Technology didn't colonize anything, you invited ove…
People are just supposed to magically reject these things that, thanks to the efforts of some of the brightest of our generation and unlimited amounts of money, have managed to penetrate every single aspect of our lives. But of course it’s as simple as “just get a dog!”. And climate change can be solved by just recycling more I guess!
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#23[deleted]
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#24I can identify with the way she describes her day. Technology, news, social networks and notifications fill up too much of my day, without much or anything to show for it. It's easy to get lost in your phone. It feels like a drug. I almost can't watch a movie anymore without fiddling with my phone.
In the end, as the end of the article suggests, it's all in our heads. We can set limits if we want, and your coworkers will adjust their expectations, if it's a healthy workplace, of course.
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#25Being financially independent is a choice.
Maybe if you’re the president and pay 750 dollars in tax a year it it is, yes.
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#26I literally couldn't come up with a better example of False Dilemma fallacy: > Moving to the woods and going full Thoreau, for most of us, is simply not an option. The only long-term fix is making the background into foreground: calling out the exact ways digital technologies have colonized our lives, aggravating and expanding our burnout in the name of efficiency. Technology didn't colonize anything, you invited ove…
People are just supposed to magically reject these things that, thanks to the efforts of some of the brightest of our generation and unlimited amounts of money, have managed to penetrate every single aspect of our lives. But of course it’s as simple as “just get a dog!”. And climate change can be solved by just recycling more I guess!
Speaking as someone who tried to cut tech out of my life outside of work as much as possible... there's also the chance that your circles slip away as a result.
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#27There are real problems here. But I can't see past the author's terrible personal habits that magnify every single one of them. Nobody forced them to: - start their day by reviewing COVID numbers - allow push-notifications from "news" apps - listen to NPR while showering - generally allow social media to dictate their mood/schedule All of these habits are as easy to change as they are damaging. Edit to add: In no way…
> But I can't see past the author's terrible personal habits that magnify every single one of them. Keep in mind that this may or may not be an accurate reflection of the author's personal habits. We have no indications that this is true, that each one of these actions is not exaggerated, or that they even happened in the same day. Or even, more likely, that these are actually the habits of a fictional person that's…
Sure, she likely exaggerated things for narrative effect.
I sympathize with those who are enslaved to their devices. It's an addiction, and it often correlates with mental health issues. Such people need help and guidance – not sarcastic dismissal.
But, like any other addiction, the first step is taking responsibility. Instead of blaming the world for "hacking" your brain and sub-dividing your attention ad infinitum ... Take a step back and figure out what is (and isn't) under your control. Break the cycle. Have the courage to reject things that aren't serving you.
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#28I literally couldn't come up with a better example of False Dilemma fallacy: > Moving to the woods and going full Thoreau, for most of us, is simply not an option. The only long-term fix is making the background into foreground: calling out the exact ways digital technologies have colonized our lives, aggravating and expanding our burnout in the name of efficiency. Technology didn't colonize anything, you invited ove…
More like, the house guest is a sweet talker who cajoles you into letting them stay every time despite them not doing much for you in return. Let’s not pretend like technology isn’t vigorously A/B testing its way into being as psychologically addicting as possible.
To me this analogy just underscores the absurdity of blaming the houseguest for this situation.
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#29The irony of this story being posted to HN, where the majority of users are in professions likely contributing to the worsening of internet and social media addiction.
Read the comments and it's a bunch of folks making fun of the author for "opting in". What a surprise there.
Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions
#30The author is self-aware enough to realize the issue with all of it, but not enough to know that boundary setting is what comes next? Either they can manage their boundaries an prioritize their life or maintain the status quo. Establishing boundaries requires actual effort.
I guess it could be worse. They could be completely unaware which is what makes jokes about this kind of lifestyle land so well[1].