I am ALL in: week 2 of FlipPhone/DumbPhone Life

[@empresssong]

Opting out of the internet entirely sounds like nirvana!! I often think about just switching off the wifi after a certain hour every day. Love this series cause it's great to know I'm not alone with these thoughts and feelings about how the internet has become such a menace to my brain.

[@WitchofCrowSummit]

I love the discoveries you are making and how many of the issues have been the device itself. I know that people often do online fast or whatever, but it's a new and interesting concept to me that just taking away the phone - creating that one barrier - can be a good compromise. I say this bc, as an introvert, I do have some connections online that I haven't found elsewhere (other witches as an example) that I feel like I would miss if I stepped completely away. But it's true that I actually prefer a keyboard to screen texting anyway and I don't connect with them in my groups via my phone. Also, I hate the way that on all of the other scrolling platforms, I'll often get some horridly sad visual story - usually about an animal - from some organization looking to raise money or even some sort of rescue story, maybe with a happy ending, but unless I watch the video (which I don't want to do), I'm just left with a tragic image which is often really hard for me to shake. I've really been thinking about eliminating those apps for that reason. I liked IG in the beginning. Now I rarely see anyone I actually follow and none of it is personal; it's all product placement. I'll keep following your journey. Thanks for sharing and inviting us to think about alternatives!

[@pinekun]

you + phone holster = an energy the world isnt ready for

[@MixtressRae]

Now THAT makes me want to do it. ;P

[@ugy10]

I read a book called Lonely Cities, its about loneliness analysed through artists including Andy wharhol. It seems Andy was literally the modern person in terms of his relationship to tech in order to distance himself from himself.

[@kreestenkreesten]

It's been such a gift to watch you over the years. So much of KZbin feels like an echo chamber of ideas to me. People SAY they are going to do whatever the trendy "fix me" thing is, but never follow through/do the work. You've been doing the work and carving your own authentic path. And we have so many videos documenting your journey. It's inspiring to see. Thank you for sharing!

[@MixtressRae]

Oh wow, thank you! I really appreciate this comment. ;)

[@22for88]

i like your point of view! in this culture to go without smartphone is a bit of a challenge on so many levels.. And a true act of rebellion. but i think in near future people will be seeking alternative for having smartphone, manifesting more as a mainstream thing. Especially younger generation, since they were glued to it from early age and they will get tired of it at some point…As of right now, people are a bit oblivious about the alternative to not having smartphone. Maybe some tech companies will come up with something alternative… I personally really miss days before all that digital-smart era. Everything seemed more real, personal and grounded. We owned those objects, not viseversa

[@Crystalshaze]

I'm really loving these videos. Watching you during this process/transition is inspiring. Hearing your thoughts really get me thinking. All of your videos do. You've broaden my mind with a lot of things. I'm listening and taking it all in. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@IndigoC333]

Agree 💯!

[@22for88]

yes!!

[@AtramentumBlackMetal]

FIRST 🖤

[@WitchofCrowSummit]

Also - sheer number of voices. YES. Can you recommend any other dumb phone creators that you've enjoyed, even if they're not still creating?

[@MixtressRae]

Harmony Nice, Ashton Womack, Captain Airyca, Jose Briones, and Terry Grier have made some interesting content surrounding dumb phones. There's also a bigger channel called "Digging the Greats" that just put out a series about more mindful internet usage that was really cool.

[@WitchofCrowSummit]

Thank you so much! ❤