The science behind an iPhone dumb phone
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The science behind an iPhone dumb phone
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#2For years I had a 50% grey background on all of my devices. People asked me if I am depressed (jokingly) but in fact a calm clutter free background makes me happy.
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#3When the tool is too powerful for our capacities of self-control, maybe some people should roll back to the was things were before.
- a simple phone with SMS
- a desk computer in the living room for internet and email, shared between everyone
- a camera
- an ebook reader (or just books and newspaper)
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#4I'd also add:
- writing everything in lowercase - helps reduce depression and anxiety
Re: The science behind an iPhone dumb phone
#5When the tool is too powerful for our capacities of self-control, maybe some people should roll back to the was things were before. - a simple phone with SMS - a desk computer in the living room for internet and email, shared between everyone - a camera - an ebook reader (or just books and newspaper)
Maybe a map for navigation.
And banking apps.
Music player.
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#6I'd also add: - writing everything in lowercase - helps reduce depression and anxiety
What do you mean? Do you have evidences?
Or are you just making fun of the article's lowercase titles?
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#7I've uninstalled all social media, which is the main notifications hook. I really think the power of apps is in notifications, and it's best to cut them out. If I want to see a Tweet or a Facebook post, probably because someone I know on Whatsapp sent me it, I'll use the website. I don't want to be dragged in by notifications.
Anyone else the same?
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#8I've really enjoyed having greyscale on my iPhone. I have some apps (maps, photos etc.) automatically go into colour using a Shortcut automation.
You can set up greyscale in the Accessibility settings.
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#9I'd also add: - writing everything in lowercase - helps reduce depression and anxiety
Meanwhile, for some OCD people writing or reading lowercase where it doesn't belong only raises anxiety and depression.
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#10The grayscale suggestion is pretty interesting. I was skeptical it would make any difference, but I tried it and my home screen instantly felt more calming to look at at. It seems like we really underestimate how much visual complexity exhausts us.
Not sure how long I'll keep it like that, but I think I'll leave it for now as I've been trying to minimize my phone for a while now (biggest difference was removing social media apps and disabling most notifications). If you're a busy person with a lot of demands on your attention, I highly recommend it.