How Dangerous Is Distracted Walking While Looking At Your Phone? | Talking Point | Full Episode

You’re probably guilty of it. Walking while scrolling on your phone. Is this habit just good multi-tasking or are we putting ourselves and others around us in danger? Through a host of social and scientific experiments, Steven Chia investigates what happens to our bodies and brains, when we’re walking, distracted.
00:00 Introduction
04:55 Experiment to test distracted walking
07:57 What happens to your body when you text and walk
09:47 Testing brain function while walking vs undistracted
13:55 Initiatives to counter distracted walking
18:00 Will fines for distracted walkers work?
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[@russy9519]

watching this while walking

[@Dominus_Potatus]

chad

[@Aidanhatessquan]

Pro

[@joanqueen8009]

Is it only me who is annoyed by person in front of me in mrt stations or outside keep looking at the phone and blocking me? They walk slower instead of the following the crowd's pace, so it slows me down. I am amazed negatively by people esp ladies watching drama while walking. Myself being a lady.

[@KatJade269]

And the problem is you can’t tsk at them.

[@ebuzzzer]

you are not alone..haha..:)

[@2129hours]

I hate it so much as well! I will gawk at them and tsk them I don’t care. They are blocking me! Apparently their phone own them, they don’t own the phone. 😂

[@thebestisyettobe5506]

You’re not the only one who’s experiencing this kind of problem in SG. Even in Australia I also encounter these kind of people everywhere - in shopping malls, up an escalator, people walking very slowly in a crowded thoroughfares especially during rush hours…

[@ylein6508]

Not just you, I feel like scolding these people too. Like watching drama is really too much. And I assure you this happens in sydney too, not just singapore

[@ft4686]

Burst out laughing at 4:06 lol

[@Whitebeard_EdwardNewgate]

Lmao

[@limteckennathan1346]

should make a bonk sound

[@YoutiaoVlogs]

😂😂😂

[@WildWowWorldofVideos]

I see Steven, i click. I ❤ Steven

[@sgmei]

Another point is looking at the phone when boarding/alighting the bus. My area is crowded with people on bikes that likes to dash thru the bus stop and sometimes they don't even slow down when there's people alighting. If you're not careful or attentive, you might clash with them. I've seen many near miss cases.

[@BrutalHumor777]

Its dangerous. Live a simpler life and not be so engrossed with social media all the time! appreciate the things around you!

[@williamtan-yq4gj]

And when these type of people bumped into you because they were distracted, they will give you the type of " killer stare" as though it's your fault.🙄

[@umse.6839]

people here in SG are getting worse 😢

[@silentmode5573]

I always flex my shoulder and go very near them so that the bump will cause their phones to fly out. But it never happened 😂

[@brynne77]

@@silentmode5573 I often think about that, about intentionally knocking their cell phones out of their hands to see what they would do.

[@silentmode5573]

@@brynne77 hahaha. Same same! 😊

[@brynne77]

@@silentmode5573 I have a feeling they would freak out because it's actually falling out of their hands. Imagine if the phone fell and broke apart on the sidewalk or something?? haha. I wonder what they would do.

[@nglijie5716]

That habit of looking at your phone while crossing the road will kill you.

[@LeGermFreeSugar]

Phone zombie everywhere. Sad reality we live in today.😥

[@Tony.L9793]

there are pros and cons about new technology, just like PMDs

[@temasekb]

Person gets knocked down using phone, driver's fault. Person gets horned by driver for not paying attention, also driver's fault. Not worth to end up in a blue tent for that extra 20s of browsing the phone.

[@amitparmar1497]

Finally someone said it..!!

[@pandulani]

First of all I am bewildered by why do people put the responsibility of their life on the mercy of strangers they don't even know. When you are distracted and don't know where you are going, you are essentially calling out , 'Hey, I am ignorant of where I am going, please help me and look out for me'. But Why? For me I dare take responsibility for my precious life and always look in the eye while walking. So many PMDs and Bicycles zooming around, also on their phones haha.

[@chengpin89822]

Thank you for pointing this out! At the end of the day, everyone needs to know that road safety is EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY!! Not just the drivers!! I am also guilty of looking down at my phone while crossing the road, but I always make it a point to lookout for vehicles first before even stepping out onto the road (I should correct this to not looking at my phone AT ALL while crossing). I've seen WAY TOO MANY people walking, dashing, running, riding across pedestrian crossings without slowing down to lookout for vehicles!! This complacent mentality thinking that drivers will automatically stop for you, but the truth is, we can't see or lookout for you 100% of the time. Sometimes, WE LEGIT DON'T SEE YOU!! Hence, nowadays, i don't even step out onto crossings until i see the vehicle actually slowing down or come to a stop. CUZ YOU NEVER KNOW!!! And those kind of crossings at 3:35 are esp dangerous, because sometimes drivers can overlook these kind of traffic lights!! It happened to me 3-4 times already. Luckily nothing happened.

[@tuapuikia]

Google Pixel has this lookup reminder feature when it detects user walking while using the phone. Very useful for me. 😊 Btw, Steven is using Google Pixel 8 phone 😅

[@durian5233]

At 3:36, most drivers look out for pedestrians. Plus pedestrians are familiar with the roads they take daily. So they develop a false sense of safety and it builds into their minds. Just watch the young lady in black at 3:42.

[@wengkiong]

Japan subways has signs reminding people not to look at their phones. China subways makes announcements ad nausem announcements reminding people not to look at their phones. Singapore can do more.

[@nauxuywol]

Steven's Pixel 8 Pro looks really nice!! 👍🏻

[@cac1504]

Can Steven investigate the health benefits of "'Ensure" health supplements.

[@silentmode5573]

And kinohimitsu pumpkin powder, are they really beneficial?

[@fotamucker7308]

I think the main reason (at least for me) is that I don't have enough time for myself because of work, family, etc. When walking is really the only "alone time" that I have, that allows me to do my own thing.

[@lemontree9787]

Omg finally you are talking about this. It has been hard to educate kids not to do this while everyone is doing it.

[@brynne77]

I agree.

[@user-xj5rp6rk6s]

4:06 👨‍🍳😘

[@Salim-kc5tl]

I've subscribed Need more of this video in future 😊

[@2129hours]

Thanks for raising this topic. It’s becoming a social problem. Not only when crossing roads, but also when using escalators. I have seen multiple times. Where people don’t even where they are stepping off/on to. They are so engross on the phone, they went to the wrong direction.. I secretly wish they fall face flat to learn their lesson. (Shhh🤫🤫)

[@dd-dd2co]

Great topic, this needs to stop. People are just bloody zombie with their phones these days. Drives should not be punished for these walking phone zombies' blatant disregard for their own safety.

[@Lucasplayz51]

I really cannot stand people looking or texting or even worse watching social media when crossing. .

[@brynne77]

Me either. They need to put their cell phones down NOW.

[@brianlee3508]

Cant stop this addiction lah. Its like telling a smoker or alcoholic of the danger and risk to quit. Walk and watch drama on phone. Eyes glued to phone at pedestrian crossing etc. Ever driving cycling and on bike.

[@-jin-3335]

So imagine driving while using your phone

[@jjc3373]

Could Steve do an episode on how dusty is Singapore? Since govt is also looking at how built environment is affecting ppl

[@mysticery]

Maybe a software lock out when crossing roads or street. Like those carts in the US where it locks up after goes beyond a certain distance to prevent theft. Similar can be done near road junctions etc.

[@chickeabiddy]

Fines always work, see the hawker tray returns lol

[@user-pm5qq2kx9r]

Oh my....so embarrassing 😅

[@dumplingboy123]

Texting while walking is a great way to drop and damage an expensive phone.

[@sipbox]

Muting messages is a game changer for me.

[@skyMcWeeds]

If a person gets into an accident while using their phone (consuming media or playing or communicating) all distracted I just can't find it in my conscience to have pity or mercy for them. It only takes a second to get into an accident and die, whatever they are doing on their phone it won't kill them to lock their phone and put it in their pockets or bag

[@francois.m]

You should probably do a video on distracted driving next.

[@Whitebeard_EdwardNewgate]

Woman in 4:06 got karma 💀

[@Brazilamak]

If you want to prevent collisions, get pedestrians to walk on the right parts of concrete paths, pedestrian-only paths and to stay left, walking in one line so to speak. Not having unintended people on the paths would already reduce risk of collision. Obstructions are also deadly, like leaf litter, water puddles, potholes, sand patches, obstruction of vision, lack of visibility, etc. Even if it doesn't lead to a collision, a person's behaviour can be steered in unpredictable ways that leads to an accident.

[@JeremyTjioe]

Where is episode 6?the episode on discount store was removed from every media,mewatch,channel 5,cna and youtube

[@dantond1485]

Very informative video. Action and consequences, etc. But i am bothered by the certain information that is just false. One of them: "The brain does not have infinite capacity".

[@CeeOmega]

Google Pixel 8 Pro, it will warn you to be alert of your surroundings while you're jaywalking, with Heads Up (Beta).

[@nauxuywol]

Amazing features

[@dtac_10_29]

Unless it is very urgent, I wouldn't use my phone if I am walking

[@AbdureS]

4:07 lol

[@danielleong9794]

Unfortunately Singapore is a Fine Country so unfortunately fine is good ways like putting traffic enforcer at random places so you never know where you will be fine or use camera since it is not possible to track people since all are in Singpass database

[@robezy0]

17:10 As a map nerd, this bit was hard to watch :'(

[@Clc760]

Habit needs strong enforcement at the beginning to cultivate. This is where strong message and harsh penalty need to work hand in hand. Education will always be there, but the emphasis on just education should be given at the later stage when people have changed their habit. This was what LKY did during his time on spitting and littering. If our founders were to perceive it as difficult to enforce thus relying on education, I can't imagine what will become of present's day Singapore. It is the same as returning the bowls and plates after eating. We have been educating the public for years but to no avail. With just one law on imposing fine on those who don't return, everything changed. Education to the young generations will be important at this stage to ensure the younger generations continue with the good habit. I do hope the government sectors can have more problem solvers with strong moral courage to turn our nation back to a fine nation. No point talking about education at this stage. Chinese wisdom : "kill one and hundreds will be warned".

[@Jan-yl1fw]

Why are people even discussing this? If one cannot "see" (pun intended) that this is a problem on so many levels, there is something completely amiss!

[@yamikirin]

I get more annoyed when people walk slower than me even when I'm on th phone. The problem is not so much being on the phone, it's not looking up every few seconds. I agree that phones will cause some discractions but that can be managed much like having a conversation while driving.

[@mrtienphysics666]

Everyone in Singapore including vehicles give way to pedestrians looking at phones.

[@brandenongkp]

Watching this while having a showers

[@dalmajikkot90]

How did pointless tiktok videos become more interesting than the outside world for some people? 😭

[@brynne77]

I agree. I feel sorry for people who constantly walk while looking down at their phones.

[@YoutiaoVlogs]

I see a lady almost hit by cars as she accidentally cross as she see bicycle speed past her she thought safe to go, the car honk at her

[@yuanzhanglim9414]

This have become a habit even go urine also watching iPhone

[@solvenet]

They block yr way when standing near mrt doors. If in front they can slow u down. If behind yr heels can get step on.

[@oldgoat79]

04:06 🤣🤣🤣

[@stargazeronesixseven]

😮🙏 Many Pedestrians died while walking across Pedestrian Crossing in around the World every year ... Both the Pedestrians & Drivers were found to be Distracted by use of phones or intoxicated by substances like drugs or alcohol! 🙏🕯🌏

[@Tony.L9793]

phone zombies are everywhere😂

[@smartfishyfish]

They expect you to give way for them while they use mobile and walk at the same time. Should look at MRT train, when train are packed, the way how people hold their mobile...

[@aureliuspollini6941]

a person walking while looking a phone is like a walking dead.

[@chinpoeykhoo6261]

Not just phone anymore, pedestrians in 2024 even walk with wireless earbuds or even noise cancelling headphone everywhere hopefully it does't cancelled their life eventually!🤨

[@OwlSiti-hx6jj]

30% of people walking while crossing road? Is this supposed to be an ok number?! Should we pretend that this is ok?!

[@heroheng3840]

That why we need to be discipline and not use the phone la simple. The problem with this is cause people's take their own safety for granted like jaywalking also. We just need to be aware of our surroundings.

[@alexantran]

There was one Vietnames student hit by a train while listening to musicon earphones. The music was so loud, she couldn't hear the train horn. A Chinese girl hit by a truck while on earphones. This should be banned and fine those who using digital device while moving.

[@tkyap2524]

A simple and common behaviour that has serious consequences. Some are wise to it.

[@jefferytay3225]

Nowadays it's all about the selfish uncultured mentalities of people including foreigners. It's the self entitled mentality that cars "must give way to pedestrians, cyclists if not you bang me lor" that is creating the problems. It's impossible for our country to be as self disciplined and considerate as Japan. During my time in primary school we were taken to this road safety parks to educate us on road manners. 'Look left look right look left again" etc. it felt lame back then but it certainly imparts the information that you are ultimately the one responsible for your own safety. You can behave very safely but you definitely cannot control how others behave. I have seen a young mother cycling across a zebra crossing with speed with her son right behind on another bicycle from a blind spot near Vivo city without even stopping or even slow down to check. What if I hit her AND her son because the son is simply doing what the mother does? There are many pedestrians who always walk slowly even when green man already turn to red. They don't notice it. In town area where there are many filter lanes into building, loads of uncultured people just cross like it's their father's road even where there are no zebra. It's ultimately these rotten mindsets that must warrant some sort of tough fines or penalties else nothing will change. Such as the littering punishment, tray return fines. At first people complain but it does help. Then again it's about enforcement. LTA always play pattern come out with rules but never enforce. They only purposely take photo of cars in bus lanes, go carpark look for ppl never pay parking...etc...all offences that are if no relation to safety. Why don't they enforce on the still existing illegally modified pmds, errant cyclists delivery people who break all sorts of traffic rules?

[@SmileZero]

Hot takes: what about lowering the speed limit to cater our addiction to phone?

[@USS_BSG75]

Sound like this episode is diverting the attention to pedestrians problem when the actual problem is drivers who dash through the traffic lights and zebra crossing.

[@jefferytay3225]

Obviously you don't drive. Close your mouth

[@DerekLefebvre]

great topic :) I've walked into a lightpost more then once :)

[@LonganLee]

Stevie, dont quit your day job

[@umse.6839]

I never use phone while crossing road but drivers still wanna hit me 😭😭

[@MT-kr8cn]

in some countries, your mobile will be stolen from your hands or bag... walking like that..😖

[@phkyt9800]

w video

[@cac1504]

Singapore is a fine city. Why no fine?

[@freewifi510]

whats the point

[@cheng5105]

Everyone is guilty of this. Posting this whilst crossing the road right now. Need to stop

[@kennylee1823]

This is interesting, but the Gen-Z's aren't too concerned about it. Shouldn't they conduct the exercise with younger participants?

[@user-dp9un5qt5d]

?

[@ngwei2255]

I gt the wring car

[@johnnybgood3909]

This is absolute bs. Brb i just got hit by a car

[@mr.sskimkimSg]

Device zoombie...

[@jarrodyuki7081]

this is an s-o++ sos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anziar3038]

Wow! S'pore has one of the best roads in the world. PAP is obviously the only competent and responsible party in s'pore.❤❤

[@Dominus_Potatus]

Unless government protect me from employer and other necessary party (such as my mother), I will keep my phone and walking at the same time.

[@OwlSiti-hx6jj]

Pity the drivers and other pedestrians near whr u stay

[@AWY-LO]

Self centered entitled.

[@Dyl81349]

Not really true. I have always been using my phone, watching vids or playing game, while walking. I can say that I am more aware of my surroundings than some pedestrians who were walking normally. I can even avoid clashing with the person in front when he suddenly stops, and overtake him while using phone.

[@jefferytay3225]

It's precisely your kind of mentality that is causing all the problems. SURE, you are EXCELLENT at multitasking, NO DOUBT. BUT, have you ever thought of people with the same MENTALITY as you BUT they in fact are NOT good at multitasking at all? It's really dumb to be playing games and watching videos when walking. Is it that hard to wait a couple of minutes, settle down and enjoy it rather than inconveniencing others because of your selfish act?

[@OwlSiti-hx6jj]

Have u watched the video??? Test literally shows ur brain cant multitask properly!!

[@PAPhypocrisy]

Another PAP incompetence Knnbcjb

[@jessicaregina1956]

Not dangerous at all!