Overcoming the Pull of Social Media

Taken from JRE #1649 w/Michael Easter:
open.spotify.com/episode/0OZr...

[@Hewhogreetswithfjre]

The more I stay in this world. The more I understand why roosters start the day screaming

[@axmedclone]

That’s actually hilarious take

[@motivationandsuccess9373]

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[@GIJonah]

you gotta go wake up the rooster if you wanna win

[@danmoreta]

Hilarious 😂 😂😂

[@NOVNIGHTS]

😂

[@manofonetitle]

Crazy how they mentioned solitude. Last week i went camping for about 4 days with no cell reception and i cant tell you how much inner healing i felt from that

[@carsonmarple850]

Did you do DMT

[@EthanLington]

Leaving for Colorado Friday, taking my family camping for a week and no cell service 😌

[@SoloAdvocate]

You went all alone? Been thinking of doing that myself.

[@VinnyM.92]

Just went truck camping last weekend by myself. No service for 3 days and the stars were unbelievable at night. Felt so good. Was so refreshing. Sucked coming back to work on Monday!

[@manofonetitle]

@@SoloAdvocate Yep. had to overprepare, but it was 100 percent worth it

[@ag-fitkickboxingbodycircui6254]

I went from Facebook , Instagram, Tik Tok, KZbin, Playstation, Netflix, Amazon Prime, to just KZbin (to learn how to play piano) and Netflix (only weekends, docuseries only) My mental health has been improve to better so much! So much happiness and peace now.

[@playstationaccount4473]

Dude playstation is not social media

[@cenricobonsignore3557]

KZbin ist probably the only social media I will always love, the other ones are 99% just dumb entertainment

[@yumfat]

@@playstationaccount4473 Its not social media but its a form of pointless stimulation. Its okay to play video games but you have to know when jts time to put it down, & not spend hours on it.

[@sawanvashishth3127]

Same precisely

[@DannySullivanMusic]

your comment is _100%_ perfect

[@detroitforever5352]

I think the internet has effected my memory. It's not as sharp and my attention span is crap. I'm sure a lot of people could relate with this

[@spikediesel2489]

Yea life was better without social media and people always on their phone

[@daviddewar6008]

@Ackurett lol

[@michaellarue8645]

No social media for almost a year now. memory is coming back. I can remember my life for the last 25 years

[@lui1367]

Its cause most stopped reading physical books

[@sanjayasampath4568]

Yeah man.me too. I was good at focus,process and memories . I just realize I can't keep my focus more than 2 minitues

[@BrownPatriot316]

I don’t have social media, but I am addicted to KZbin lol

[@colinsoder]

Media is media

[@garflied69]

That's like the drunk uncle of media

[@crispybakon2756]

@@garflied69 lmao

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

No different than being a couch potatoe.

[@crispybakon2756]

@@BruceLee-xn3nn but there’s so much good on KZbin like this vid for example

[@carlosmoreno3162]

I have learned that I become productive when I am bored. I do my homework, exercise, clean,etc. Social media kills that boredom with mindless consumption of information

[@simplysimple7628]

Absolutely correct. Boredom creates creativity. That’s why we find megalithic sites all over the world that’s thousands of years old. They just built massive walls and buildings and stuff that we may never understand. Moderation is key. Just like a person’s diet.

[@dturn03]

Yup, there’s nothing wrong with being bored. It can foster creativity.

[@shamrock5725]

Depends on what you're consuming

[@Stuntman707]

Yes, boredom motivates productivity if you dont default to your tv or phone.

[@solowplaysmc9013]

“mindless consumption of information” ??? oxymoron

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

i dont use social media anymore, it's incredibly toxic and warps your perception of how other people live their lives, since people only tend to share the amazing times they have and not show the struggles / troubles in their life, so it makes you think that your life is a hell of a lot worse than it actually is.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Agreed. EVERY single time I tried to show vulnerability on social media (honesty + I just wanted to vent and needed interaction)... I was cajoled, lambasted, threatened, ridiculed, and slowly but surely ignored and ghosted. In the end, I realized that everyone wanted 'sunshine & rainbows', but NOTHING ELSE. The instant I was a true human being, everyone was like: "F OFF YA PUSSY. BE A REAL MAN. LIE." lol 😂🤣😂🤣 Bunch of tossers. The whole lot of 'em. 😡

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat yeah, life is better without social media friend. it's a facade, a beautiful mask that's hiding a rotten ugly ass face.

[@reportinglivefromhell222]

How many of us are strictly here from being bored watching this to stimulate yourself? Irony.. such a beautifully crazy thing.

[@brixtonmystery]

Your name is a perfect punctuation to that point.

[@Whatisright]

This dude hit on some introvert points. We like being alone, but we don't want to be lonely.

[@Whatisright]

@Pine Trees For real? Gonna see if the song is playlist rotation worthy.

[@mansmith34561]

I relate to this statement

[@havenrab]

Patrice O’Neal has a great joke about this regarding women

[@Whatisright]

@@havenrab Black Phil knew it all.

[@kl3mm3r86]

I feel more lonely around others than I do on my own. Just me, my thoughts and God make me happy. Add people... isolation followed by depression.

[@scaretactictales5895]

I’m really glad I looked at my phone to watch this clip.

[@andrewartress9251]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lllRobertll]

It’s not a good use of time tho joe Rogan said it himself I’m not a good a source of information he’s just doing his podcast with his own knowledge

[@adrianstroud1558]

Haha yep followed by an advert saying “you can listen to Joe while using other apps at the same time” in case you get bored I guess 😂

[@AJ-xv7oh]

Nothing else to do on the shitter

[@workoutturkey710]

At least it's absorbing information based on the guest. It's not mindlessly looking at memes all day. Phones can be used for positive growth. Social media is not.

[@AndrewPalios]

I was always in my bedroom as a kid doing art alone. It is literally what I do now for my career as a 38 year old man. I think that creative people need to be alone to work through their ideas privately before unveiling their work publicly, whether it’s a personal drawing or a client’s website. Social media makes everything public and so it makes everyone so anxious to express their creative ideas from fear of instant judgement.

[@brandonmcclain9988]

Dude. Yes.

[@youngafromanthepoet]

Brilliant take. This explains why I feel so refreshed from changing my ambitions of being a viral content creator to creating art for the love of it. It is so liberating to not sacrifice my poetic quality for the quantity of the algorithm. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@JizzyF83]

I think social media is most suited when you have enough friends and family around you. If you’re mostly by yourself it makes you feel more alone and isolated from everyone else, which I think is the best time to take a break

[@johnsham7568]

Wait, isn't it the opposite? I would think if you are fortunate enough to have a close circle of friends and family it's better to focus on them IRL but if you don't, social media could be a real lifeline to the outside world.

[@_niquelove]

Either way, too much of social media isn’t good for anyone 5+ hours of screen time is way too much for a person no matter how many people you have in your life. My opinion tho

[@simonshura9144]

If ur alone completely social media is ur only way of feeling connected lol 😂 so U definitely underestimate this issue YIKES

[@shdwviking]

Without moderation, Social media is destroying society.

[@paulac5708]

**has*

[@Heavywall70]

So, who should moderate ?

[@rastagyaljenjenn]

That was the sole purpose of creating social media.

[@Nalopotato]

i think "stagnating" is more accurate than "destroying"

[@andyland2838]

@@Heavywall70 we should moderate ourselves

[@godlyhedge6403]

This goes way deeper than people think. There is an actual thing of people being addicted to cell phones.

[@excusemehello5904]

I’m one of them! Addicted 😏

[@hussainalmohammed8773]

I'm addicted. Average of more than 16 hours a day

[@chrissherrill790]

Says the guy on a cell phone

[@sock4661]

Wow so deep. Never thought of that. . . . Stfu 😑

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

@@chrissherrill790 This is a low IQ comment. You can use a cell phone and not be addicted. But there are TONS or people who couldn't go one day without their phones now.

[@andrewschuschu3499]

As a teacher I can say I see this even in young kids- they spend so much time on mom or dads phone or tablet that if you ask them questions about themselves they literally can’t answer them. The most profound thing I’ve seen is that if a mind does not ponder itself and what to do and what to be within itself - it can never be truly free in a greater group or society. The rise of kids not wanting to do anything independently is alarming for a supposed independent and free society. Freedom will disappear if people stop asking for it.

[@juliettezea9507]

That’s scary, those kids sound like my autistic clients, they need to be more independent

[@dawnaire4414]

I am pregnant and am intending to having my child have a little screen time as possible...There's so much for a kid to do: musical instruments, crafts, drawing, coloring, toys, etc. I think the hard part will be finding other parents with the same philosophy.

[@David-qf8pr]

I don’t have an instagram (deleted it a couple years ago) and people think its weird, especially when it comes to dating. Weird times we live in, weird times.

[@daviddewar6008]

@@alicechained210 are you two dating now?

[@David-qf8pr]

@@daviddewar6008 I actually just broke up with my girl in march lol. Only last 4 months though. I noticed some flags and said “NAH”. Relationship before that was over 5 years. Since March i started working out again...opened up my own business while still doing my day job...enjoying times with friends and doing hobbies. If a girl comes along cool but im in no way shape or form perusing right now.

[@themookshit]

one of my best friends has never used social media and im telling you now he has girls flock to him.. i feel like its because he has never taken in all this negative information from these platforms that tend to make you judgemental.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I know a couple ppl who deleted their ig but they came back a year later with an even more pretentious account

[@MonieDoTooMuch]

yeah i despise social media but i’ve meet my gf of 3 yrs on instagram… pretty sure without it i would most def never have meet her.

[@JsDs1020]

I'm 26, haven't been on facebook since I was 17. Never had Instagram, stopped using Twitter 4 years ago. I have plenty of amazing friends, a healthy relationship and a well paying rewarding job. If you can't stay off social media for a day or two then you have an addiction, find a hobby you enjoy or go for a walk. Social media is by in large mindless marketing for shit you don't need and negativity from people you don't know. The few benefits from it are not worth the negatives it brings to your life.

[@MFDOOOOOOM]

Get off your high horse mate, you're on KZbin.

[@picklepirate]

This is so true. Also, I think KZbin is slightly different than others since there’s more choice and videos are longer, so you can practice longer of an attention span than a newsfeed

[@joaquin67]

Well said. Ditched it a week ago. The content is poor quality overall. It only benefits people who are creators or running a business, respectfully. I’m not either so I really see very little reason to use it. Also I don’t think it’s healthy or natural to permanently stay in touch with every person you’ve encountered in your life. It gets weird

[@josephbrennan370]

KZbin is the only social media I use. It's the only one I can't overcome because I am watching videos like these lol

[@HH-gv8mx]

My boyfriend couldn’t go five days without watching porn on his phone. Even watch it while he’s at work you download over 500 different clips a day. I wish you could block this shit from popping up on cell phones.

[@mandarinduck5507]

Stop using your phone so much. Joe: catch New episodes only on spotify

[@navalfa7291]

haha nailed it.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Like those people that say they are stuck in traffic when actually they are traffic. Someone remind Joe that he is Social Media.

[@garrywindshield1]

lol more like CATCH NEW EPISODES ONLY ON SPOTIFY !!!

[@csati]

Phone != Social media.

[@kingpingfhdf1117]

it's absolutely free! you don't need a premium account!

[@aztronomy7457]

It's scary to me that I live right next to an Elementary school, a Jr. High school, and a major high school in Chandler, Arizona. I grew up around these same parts, and there used to be dozens of kids roaming around outside on their bikes and skateboards, playing airsoft, throwing water balloons, causing mischief in packs. Today, I couldn't tell you the last time I saw a group of kids playing outside together (even before the pandemic). When you look at the statistics, such as over 80% of Gen Z's are afraid to answer the door or a phone call because they have "social anxiety", or that kids under 18 have the highest loneliness, depression rates, and suicide rates of any generation ever, it scares me. In fact, young kids are more likely to be lonely now than senior citizens, the first time that has been recorded in history. And things are going to continue to get worse.

[@theonlyzakwolf7231]

I miss that AZ… ):

[@metalrockstarizer89]

I wish I never got social media when starting out high school. I’ve been social media free for a couple months now and it’s been a great experience, feels like I’m back home from a long tired trip. If anything really I would do high school again without social media, social media literally is the root of these 3 problems, anxiety, depression, FOMO

[@ollielife1]

which is insane right because they're physically surrounded by peers every day.

[@joshturner1334]

True we were outside after school everyday. Doing anything and everything. Getting in trouble. I dont see that anymore.

[@j4wbreak7er27]

Not in penn valley califuckinfornia baby still got the youngsters out on the bikes out playing all summer god bless the good ol PV530

[@DizzyMamba]

I’ve deleted everything except KZbin. I feel there is an educational aspect to KZbin that the other social media sites don’t offer.

[@olliej9461]

@Master of the Blue Cape 33 then don’t comment

[@ExCenterProductions]

You are right, still often i get the feeling that KZbin is sucking me in, like a addiction

[@sb6482]

youtube is a tv channel - nothing social about it for me

[@iheartjbgccb]

Same here, go read Ten Arguements for deleting your social media accounts to learn more about how it's evolving faster than we can catch up

[@stylz1]

Funny thing is, KZbin requires more attention span than say social media. KZbin is the new middle ground for entertainment second only to TV shows and Movies. Granted some people still read books too, but that's not the norm.

[@pjlarson1716]

I quit using social media after a successful music career many years ago, I can testify it’s making people weird. It’s palpable, even innocuous things like people speaking in memes.

[@DrummerJacob]

PJ Larson: memememememe Me: Why am I talking in script comments: He protecc he attacc this meme shit is kinda whacc When you write your sentences in the wrong perspective... Nobody gonna point out that I'm just meming right now? Everybody gangster till they sign off the internet IMAGINE. It's LITERALLY ACTUALLY LEGIT.

[@khimaros]

All memes have entered the chat :O

[@jtom416]

Thank you, I've been feeling this way for years. I shouldn't be able to predict a comment section cuz they all use the same meme joke format

[@emikarecords]

I’d like to talk to you about this one day

[@21MilesAhead]

this talking in memes shit is sooo true

[@jacobwallace818]

I was born in 2002 and social media has destroyed the communication skills of my generation. A lot of people my age can’t properly communicate for shit and have terrible relationships with people.

[@seanmcnamara5245]

That’s actually exactly what it was like before social media too

[@jacobwallace818]

@@seanmcnamara5245 except now it’s worse

[@bray5664]

@Đeath Vader There is a massive difference between reading/writing and face-to-face communication. Maybe in the future, you should avoid calling people stupid because you don't understand the difference between the two.

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

I was born in 1982 and talking to anyone under 30 is like trying to hold a conversation with an autistic child. The art of conversation is gone.

[@jacobwallace818]

@Đeath Vader that doesn’t even have anything to do with the conversation. Also good looks on reporting my comment so it would get deleted 😂 sounds like someone got offended. You literally cannot compare communication over the internet with communication in person. Everyone communicating over social media has made them awful at communicating in person, very superficial and can’t have a healthy relationship. Can’t argue with facts, bub.

[@MyHeroLucille]

Fun fact: 2/3s of Jamie's screen time is actually from joe telling him to look something up.

[@kl3mm3r86]

I'm bout to look that up

[@sheldon319]

Is the other one third him beating off? Lol 🤣

[@christianrivera0712]

Yeah , but Jamie isn’t a guest , I’m sure he’s lid specifically to look shit up or confirm certain things ,

[@AHighlander]

Aye, but at least he gets paid handsomely for it..;)

[@traviinn]

And people will look down on those who use recreational drugs to escape. Meanwhile, their head is burred deep in a cell phone for the same reason.

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

Lol! great point, ...... also, they have actually proven, .... that those people doing it all day are escaping realty and depression in the exact same way as drugs, they've basically proven those people are miserable without there escape... just like a addict, lol! it's literally official now .

[@toucansam3]

Social media is like smoking - if you never start, you don't have to quit.

[@davedarling6512]

youtube is social media

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

And...even though you enjoy it, unless you quit it's going to kill you.

[@skyejp4975]

@@dhumaiza3482 oh wooooow so kewl but Nigerian prince owes me some money. Spot me bruh?

[@cloidclied3835]

Better get that KZbin patch

[@TockaMea]

Not really

[@hero2006]

I deleted all of my social media accounts 6 years ago. Except KZbin. I canceled my TV service 7 years ago. Best thing I ever did.

[@BorcoveLP]

Now delete youtube too

[@LucidLegend1984]

@@BorcoveLP unfortunately KZbin has crazy important information

[@BorcoveLP]

@@LucidLegend1984 I am sure people say that about every other social media. You just need to realize that FOMO keeps you hooked. Try going without youtube for few weeks and you will see that you did not miss anything important. If you need to learn something sure youtube is great but let's get real... that is not what people do here :)

[@ZestySoul]

@@BorcoveLP KZbin isn’t social media..

[@BorcoveLP]

@@ZestySoul it is... people communicate the same ideas on KZbin as they do on facebook, tik tok or others. It is just in longer video form, so you can express yourself more deeply. But still almost all content people watch is still waste of a life.

[@poolboyinla]

I work in a jail and the inmates text all day long. You can't even be bored in jail.

[@HenryPaulThe3rd]

they have phones in jail?

[@ZArtuzMsc]

Manacc Nation!

[@bennyboy2023]

@@HenryPaulThe3rd they’re contraband - not allowed - but they’re smuggled in and used commonly in USA and U.K. and likely most other countries too, but USA and U.K. for sure.

[@rayhaynes1963]

Take their phones they supposed to be doing hard time

[@mcstench8913]

@@rayhaynes1963 good luck, go ahead and go into a block full of gang members and take one of their phones. see how well that goes for ya

[@kristinbryan312]

I really needed to hear and watch this episode. I’m 26 and tell all my friends we all need to focus on these things. I have a love hate relationship with technology/social media. It’s hard to set those boundaries. Perspectives are everything ❤️

[@lannon4prez]

I liken the attitude towards social media to that of cigarettes in the 50’s. We’ve just begun to scratch the surface of how harmful it is to the brain.

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

Exactly....., Its funny, I actually go around comparing the attention I receive from it , that others often want for themselves, as nothing different than some one else being jealous of the packs' of cigs I smoke every day lol! u get a short buzz from it , and UNLESS,....yer getting compensated in some way? it's probably killing u lol!

[@Dman9fp]

Yep exactly. It is emotionally corrosive. R.i.p. attention spans. Very hard to even read books cover to cover any longer... can be sanity bending seeing these lazy ugly inside women post eye candy, get endless attention. You can pour your heart and soul as a logical & interesting person on socials- barely any likes... we're only scratching the surface how this is destroying us and society

[@FitnessComedyParodyMEMECentral]

Social Media: 25% anxiety 25% commercials 25% insecurity and 25% of narcissism 25+25+25+25=100% waste of time

[@rayn.2688]

@Cynical X youtube isnt social media. Youre just offended

[@beautifulwithbrain8827]

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[@beautifulwithbrain8827]

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[@plantbasedethos5726]

This is gold, well said!

[@patriotsonly3776]

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[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

Personal experience - I recently deactivated FB. It’s been really good for my head, and gave me back time to spend on more productive things. Social media is a time and thought vacuum, and we all deserve to treat ourselves better.

[@tejasgoyal6076]

Thought vacuum is the most accurate description

[@AJReynoldsmusic]

I just recently deleted all my social media and went on a two week trip down the west coast... Came home to post the pictures on fb and realized how social media will drag you back in. But luckily I have been awake about it and I quickly deactivated it and learned how much I value the pictures for myself rather than for the world. Unplug yourself and start living your life again. Everything he is saying is legit. Use your boredom to talk to a stranger or something. Live more. Scroll less.

[@rebacorddesignstudio7470]

My solitude is necessary for everyone else's health. It's exhausting to be 'on' all the time and it stresses me out to the point where I get downright nasty. My friends and family have come to understand that, if I am absent, I will be back but don't bother me until I do. I'm over 50 and it has taken me almost all of that time to realize that I need solitude in order to function in the rest of my life. No phone, no laptop, no TV. I paint, sew, work in my garden, whatever strikes me at the moment. Helps me not strangle people.

[@mmklassen]

Gosh I relate to this. I just turned 55 and it’s never been more obvious that I need that solitude and mundane activity to recalibrate my attitude and perspective.

[@THEremiXFACTOR]

Yep. Relatable.

[@adriennewilliams4740]

I'm the same.

[@brandonrivera9709]

Took a bunch of LSD when I was 15 and during the trip I was just sitting outside with my brother having a good time. Then I go to reach for my phone, logged in then was struck with the most foreign feeling. I started to think about the concept of social media and how weird it all was, how much time is wasted, and why anyone would choose looking at that rather than nature (granted I was having some intense visuals so it looked amazing, but even sober its mind blowing). So I took my phone, went on the roof and threw it in the middle of the street. Since then I am completely social media free other than KZbin and email.

[@popefrancis80]

Funny you mention this. Just this summer I went on a shroom trip in the woods with some friends while on holiday. When we were coming down, we went back home, and by that point I was almost back to normality but not entirely, and by inertia I opened up Instagram and I got the same feeling you describe. It just felt so weird to realise that we get entertained on there by looking at the life of other people, scrolling through stories and such. It's like a television in which you watch other people's lifes. It was a very weird realization.

[@chad9160]

@@popefrancis80 Psychedelic trips are just you waking up and realising you need to stop living vicariously

[@atanasfit]

That's a great move there, Brandon! One of the best LSD experiences that I've ever heard of so far 😅

[@T.Kilgore]

Cell phone looks like something that shouldn't be when I'm trippin

[@mrbadboyle]

You took a heroic dose and made a heroic move. Thanks for sharing!

[@EndGameEnt]

He's entirely right about boredom. I try to only mind wander on my walks, so when I'm bored in line at a store or something, I whip out my phone. It's always when other people are around because it's actually seen as weird these days for people to be standing there thinking. I've literally had people ask me what I'm doing when I'm thinking to myself before. I honestly think that some people in this world are NPC's and they're basically the expected human being. Typically they follow every "norm" and if you ask them about dreams or favorite memories, they don't have anything interesting to share. I feel a significant disconnect with these people and it's shocking because one is my older sister. In my attempts to make sense of it, I theorize that some of our souls have been on this planet longer than others.

[@terryscott524]

How would others notice you thinking if they are on their phones?

[@milanbaros4964]

@@terryscott524 it is called 'rapid sorrounding check up' (RSCU) basically you are scrolling on the phone in a public space and have to look if there is any incoming threats that can disturb you. Happens in any given interval, depending mostly on the stress levels of the person. Enough RSCUs and you could notice any activity nearby, that's why his friends noticed him not looking at his phone while performing the RSCU, you know?

[@room22227]

Interesting about the soul thing you mentioned. I understand what you mean, some people just seem kind of empty

[@Killerkraft975]

It's weird. Sometimes in public especially on transit, i usually like to just listen to some music and not use my phone or if im waiting i usually just kinda stand there and be in my own thoughts. Sometimes I overthink and then think that other people would think I'm weird because I don't have my phone out. I use social media alot and I want to reduce it and its the feeling of being the odd one out and just staring into space. It would be nice if somehow it was more common to have people just stare into space and not think you are some weird fucker

[@EndGameEnt]

@@Killerkraft975 I agree completely! I get caught staring into space all the time though because I'm so rarely on my phone. In fact, recently I was at dinner with some friends and one took my phone for most of the visit. When they gave it back to me, they treated me like the weirdo. I was like "when I'm present, I like to be present. Especially with friends." People these days are just so brainwashed.

[@caitd5677]

I quit social media on New Year’s and picked up jujitsu it was the best decision I’ve ever made and I feel more creative more live and more focused on my life than ever

[@nzgkilla]

Keep it going brother!

[@raylindert5664]

Did Joe Rogan write this

[@alinrajbhandari9257]

With social media, my brain is just overstimulated because of which it is extremely difficult for me to focus on tasks that take time and don't give instant dopamine hit. Reading a book was in my younger days was much easier now its difficult for me to even go through 20 pages.

[@matthewalkman386]

this is as true as anything i've ever heard. As I got more mature I realized the importance of not just boredom, but SILENCE.

[@KarenYoakum]

Love this. I spend some time on youtube and not other social media sites. I’m mainly learning new things like how to expand my business or become a better person. Positive things only. People are so sucked into social media and I’m not going to allow that control over me.

[@pritchettee2905]

Being alone is important when you don’t understand self love. I’m currently learning how to be alone and be okay with it. It’s a struggle but it can be done.

[@SeekerKnight]

Thirty years ago, before the advent of media overload I went through rehab. It was a total cocoon environment, with restrictive diet (no sweets, no caffeine etc), no magazines, newspapers, radio or television. You were there to focus on yourself, period. It drove some people to the point of insanity. At the very least, it was a radical change in ways you never expected. It is a radical concept to go from constant media input (and this was before cell phones), to nothing but pure introspection and spiritual focus. As you begin the journey, it sucks. Nobody likes it. But by the time the month was up, I had grown emotionally and spiritually beyond what I thought I was capable of. Upon getting released, just the traffic flow, car radio, signage, lights everywhere was a total sensory overload. I never realized how deeply saturated with media drowning we are subject to. I think it is something that every adult should be forced to go through at about 30 to 35 years of age. It changes your entire perspective on life..

[@kaustubhh8466]

Why not early,?

[@SeekerKnight]

@@kaustubhh8466 at thirty or so you have gotten entrenched into considering pandemonium as the norm

[@Hittingitstiff]

As an introvert, I never get bored. It's almost impossible. I can literally just sit down and go in to my own little word, lost in my own thoughts, for a couple of hours. It's weird but brilliant.

[@user-rd3jw7pv7i]

exactly.

[@acousticmario6109]

You should develop see hobbies.

[@aztronomy7457]

You're an introvert most likely because social media made you an introvert...

[@Hittingitstiff]

@@aztronomy7457 That's not possible. I'm 33, when I was growing up social media didn't exist.

[@aztronomy7457]

@@Hittingitstiff I was an introvert too, but after traveling for 6 months out of my backpack I transitioned to an extrovert, then because of the pandemic transitioned back to being more introverted. I think introverted vs. extroverted is heavily shaped by your environment, not genetics. Although genetics surely play a roll. People are more introverted today because society is built differently and interactions between people are more rare.

[@DJALMF3]

Couldn’t agree more. Solid on so many levels. For a while now, I’ve been leaving my iPhone and iPad in a different room when I’m feeling creative and working on ideas in my studio, and it really does help my creative side flow. The part about one’s solitude was on point. Since heavily hitting the road in 08’ I’ve been practicing enjoying my solitude and getting the most outta of it. From reading to push-ups and squats, to meditating, I’ve embraced my solitude. Definitely prepared me for quarantining and lockdowns throughout this pandemic. Really enjoyed this episode. Thank you. I always tell my girlfriend and friends, it can’t be healthy that people are always connected. There’s never a disconnect. Whether it’s 2pm or 2am, we’re always connected.

[@LP-ow3kd]

Easy. I deleted all my social media. Not kidding my life improved so much. I got a raise at work as my work was so much better and efficient. I sharpened a hobby and started making extra cash. Started investing too. I talk to people, and go out with them. I will never go back. Also depression disappeared. Literally life changing. Social media is just evil. Cant convince me otherwise.

[@slimm7848]

That’s dope. I live the same way as you it’s so refreshing to not be sucked into the abyss of social media. It’s quite sad when you see ppl who can’t live without it. I’ve seen 50 yr old plus ppl who can’t get off Facebook at work b/c they’re so engulfed into all that bs I just shake my head & laugh to myself

[@salalonci7435]

Social Media is easy to overcome. You just have to genuinely not give a shit about any of the people that you know.

[@casonbunch9349]

i disagree

[@chenanigans]

I would argue that it more so is you needing to not give a shit about people you know not giving a shit about you lol. Cuz ultimately all these apps are about validation. Whether its a FB post, Twitter status, IG pic. It's all about feeling you are being seen heard and validated. But once you actually don't give a shit if anyone considers what you have to say or do as valid...thats when you're really kicking ass in life lol. I feel so free since ive deleted everything but KZbin. I look at other people still posting on whatever app seeking that good old validation and I cringe for them. Life is not about any of that shit.

[@carlosparra8976]

not giving a shit about people you know is not something you want to achieve. That is sociopathic and wont help your mental wellbeing. Don't give a shit about the people you dont know, and cultivate the relationships with the people you do know.

[@123TeeMee]

You need to completely block yourself from it all and be very sceptical. It’s something to be scared of. KZbin and tv included, I shouldn’t even be on here right now…

[@josephmurda]

@@chenanigans Jesus this is going to be the 11th commandment. Well said.

[@noahbonnet2723]

We truly need to acknowledge that all human beings have a deep need for attention, and that feeding the need for attention is not a good thing. True meaning is always found within yourself!

[@lhadron4510]

There used to be lots of kids&adults playing and exercising in the garden of my community where joyous random chat permeated in the air 10years ago. The vitality of my neighborhood which now ceases to exist is one of the most beautiful recollections I have had by far.

[@YooB1]

Social media is definitely destroying the youth. Kids dont be outside playing games and riding bikes no more. now everyone stuck on a smart device. Time for social media detox

[@beet1508]

So glad I don't use social media but I spend a lot of time on KZbin tho lol

[@gergc4871]

The only social media I use.

[@RobbieeeG]

KZbin is great though

[@Pozativ1]

Same...

[@socdemigod]

Everytime I delete social media i end up spending just as much time only on KZbin.

[@trash3570]

KZbin is just as bad IMO, constant stimulation under the guise of educational value

[@zneusenrunus7395]

I literally believe that more than half of all human troubles are self made and self inflicted because of impatience

[@mezzuna]

The other half is greed

[@zneusenrunus7395]

mezzuna .. and actually I see it as even deeper than that. It’s the ‘lacking’ mentality ... The ability to fixate and create unhealthy and often flashy ‘showcase’ attachments and build up personality structures that favors dependency on something outside of ones control, like one is not capable of self-governing. And it’s so crazy because even wild mice, as other mammals and birds as well.. they can make their own housing and habitat. Find their own food and follow an self-adapting strategy around the day and years. So why do we favor self suppressive re-legionary mentality and soap opera roman novelism as the legionary mind needs some substitutes for their artificially lowered self adaptive abilities and self expression and replaced by automatic mirror neuron assimilation cohort mentality. Even all the control groups of all animal trials are and have been in imprisonments locked and suppressed from their own self governance and natural accessibility for it. Hereby removing all symptoms from artificial opposed imprisonments , from all of the results. Even though the symptoms are plenty and the epi genetic normalness of stepping out of evolution and into self destruct mode , lacking mentality and so fourth addiction are what the slave industry (centralized banks and monoism). and consumer industry on depth for dissonance of ease dis-ease as with stress as chronic... becomes and obvious connection. If you don’t stay sick you are “disruptive” to the conventional “healthcare” system.. And so to another point you might want to be aware of... vortex fields are beside constant febonacci curve also not just round curved but also who belong forward and and so in some pattern changes can be perceived approximately linear to exp/log abbarations as volatile growth patterns of attention driven space expansion... anywho.. eth, polygon an chainlink will continue up until the fist week of June before it will really retest last time before the biggest parabolic to come. Bitcoin won’t surpass before mid June . I believe decentralized cooperative open access open source projects are of great value. Remember also that enigma kind of created the computer to. And in this case crypto moves first... ofcause after the natural computizer of the CNS .. well it’s really a quantum fusion-vortex-driven-EM-field-reality-generator..with a kind of “transistor-CP&GPU”-function

[@AlexGamer-df1ig]

"All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone."

[@nonconformist956]

At 3:40 when he was talking about how boredom can create creativity. I AGREE 10000%. If I try to do some homework or just study and answer questions, come up with ideas. Things of that nature. I CAN NOT THINK if i directly try going from my phone to work mode. Ideas just do not pop up in my head, but when I go from doing a task with little to no need for thinking or concentration I can actually solve and think more deeply.

[@nedstudios6490]

I watched a study where they took 12 kids between the ages of 6-12. When phones were taken away they completely fell apart. Anxiety through the roof. And that is totally by design. When I was in school in late 70's to early '90s if you were bullied it was a very small student body and was forgotten in mere days... Today when you're bullied it's forever and worldwide.

[@RikuWolf23]

And here we are on KZbin lol

[@Booster85]

Not the same though

[@hmor202_5]

I was about to say

[@123rishabhsingh]

KZbin is way better than Twitter and IG though.

[@rayn.2688]

@@nickdinapoli6580 someone addicted to ig and fb is about to tell you it is. Watch lol

[@beautifulwithbrain8827]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSolZKpn9yeaa8

[@d.castillo9495]

Joe should tell this guy to start his own podcast, so we can spend more time on our phone.

[@matthewsisti4382]

haha it's funny because that seems highly likely to happen

[@AxxLAfriku]

Do you want to hug me? Then I have to shatter your dreams: I am in a relationship with TWO females! They are also huge fans of me, YT Megastar AxxL! Please don't be too disappointed, dear dc

[@adamwhitfield5571]

Hahahaha I see what u did there.

[@tonybeatbutcher]

Well 8:58 funny when to hear the Spotify app bla bla after watching this podcast part.

[@fuzzyflick9905]

HILARIOUS 😂😄😆✌️🐕🐕

[@jaredlee5370]

This is spot on for me. I believe I’m hyper vigilant at all times and when Joe said distraction I did not look away from his right pec as he flexed it. This clip and Jake The Snake are the best and truest shows you’ve done, Joe. Thank you.

[@kelebeck5905]

When I think about my childhood in the 80’s and 90’s I remember being bored a lot.

[@metalrockstarizer89]

at least you were in the moment

[@sapphiresymes4441]

Really? I remember never ever being bored. There was so much to do.. books to read, dirt to dig up, pretending to look for dinosaur bones... art to make, stick huts to build. I wasn't even bored just sitting there in my imagination. I get bored so easily now...

[@EazZiB]

Deleted social media 6 years ago... Now I’m the most happiest and most focused bloke on the planet. Get Involved ✌🏼💯

[@masi4579]

seriously?

[@jpeanuts8195]

Same here. And let me tell you people just don’t get it, they say why? How are you surviving. And I’m like, I don’t need to keep on thinking about other people. And comparing myself to their life’s. It’s insane.

[@lucasskrobish2473]

Does KZbin count as Social media? I deleted Facebook and Instagram a while ago now and have felt a lot better since

[@tylerjames7015]

@@masi4579 but you are commenting on a KZbin video

[@masi4579]

@@tylerjames7015 and?

[@barshalen99]

I deleted all my social media accounts 3 years ago and told people to text me if they need anything Safe to say, I made new friends.

[@beautifulwithbrain8827]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSolZKpn9yeaa8

[@thewhitbyphotographer]

So what you doing on here.

[@MrBirgerB]

What friends did you lose and what friends did you make?

[@vborovikov]

Did anyone text?

[@observantmonkey4055]

bro i tried to hit you up but you never responded. my fucking turt died.

[@morningfog532]

I found balance by switching back to a flip phone. I still have my computer at home and can connect to the internet there. But not having the internet in my hands at all times was a game changer. And the flip actually does have internet access, but it’s annoying frustrating enough to navigate to where I don’t spend any more time on it than I have to - it’s there for emergency purposes. Best decision I’ve made in a long time! I’m getting so much more work done, my relationships with people are growing, and it’s making me less stressed/depressed and happier overall. Also only $12 a month, no contract!

[@adriennewilliams4740]

I want to do this!

[@MCCABEWORLD]

Funny that you probably watching this on your phone right now!

[@combatx3373]

It oke to watch a video where you learn something.. rather than just going into people's profiles

[@iceburg3235]

Nope I'm watching this on a smart fridge

[@whiteprivilege2665]

I’m watching this on my smart microwave while I wait for my food

[@MistaLovaMan]

Yeah, media is out of control... By the way, make sure you get Spotify to watch this entire episode 😂

[@Will_Smiley]

Yeah so funny bro! Funny so funny hahaha funny so funny bro

[@Yourunkbob]

I stopped using social media over a year ago and Im happy to be rid of the useless distraction. I still have to remind myself not to get caught in the loop of neverending random youtube vids but I am getting better. Everytime something interesting happens in my life and I dont feel the need to post abt it on social media, my spirit grows a little lighter lol

[@dans4125]

I kind of naturally fell off from social media Sadly KZbin has taken a large slot but if the content is educational I'm not sure it's a loss

[@reybirch]

Same here. What really helped with KZbin was turning watched history off. The recommendations have become quite boring.

[@shulavkarki4253]

Its true. I personally study more in youtube. We can say that it is least social media if it is for the educational and productive things?

[@NitinVerma-du5dw]

Oh yeah if you guys really want educational stuff on KZbin, look up "why should you read" by Ted-ed. Amazing series.

[@manomeg688]

Just consuming information all the time isn't good either. He talked about how sometimes you should let yourself get bored so that your mind gets the chance to process all that info

[@tylerthagr8]

Only thing about yt is the comment section can get toxic and assholy real quick. Other than that plus the time I spend on here it's ok.

[@sumitkumarroy8645]

Imagine living in complete lockdown, social media is the only thing left. Nobody talks to you when you contact them via watsapp, you see all other people you will never meet live a 'cool' life, you see yourself suffering in your own solitude, you are not creative, you are not working either, you hate it looking at twitter, ig, reddit, cause it makes you mad some of the shit, but you look at it again, cause you wanna get mad again. Its a vicious cycle, and im a victim of my own doing.

[@lankyrob6369]

'We are talking shit about what we are doing right now.' Epic and 100% Rogan Best perspective

[@gilmourdimegates]

The only social media I've ever had is KZbin. Social media is wrecking human existence. I'm 41 and things have changed so much since I was a kid. It's really sad to see kids lose their ability to use their imagination to have fun.

[@masi4579]

thats because theyre using their imagination to have fun online :D

[@gilmourdimegates]

@@masi4579 😂👍.

[@masi4579]

@@gilmourdimegates it’s the truth 😉

[@nostalgiaman6816]

2:03 Joe Rogan should go to Disney. Everyone is on their phone. I'll go to a friends IG STORY and in one day: Pics of breakfast, car ride, swimming, hiking, lunch, drinking on the beach, back in the car, at home, then dinner... I'm just like: "God damn. Do you even remember being at any of these places? Live in the moment for one day."

[@theseigemeister]

Seriously. A lot of people only do things so they can post about it online. ~If you're recording something through your phone's camera.. You're not present & immersed in whatever's going on at the moment. Sadly I see this ALL THE TIME at concerts. 😔👎

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

People like this live for that one IG picture to make them popular. They'd sell their own mothers soul if it meant getting IG or TikTok fame.

[@theseigemeister]

@@JesusChrist2000BC It'll be nice when society goes back to valuing relationships & human connection instead of technology & materialism. 🤷‍♂️

[@patriotsonly3776]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSolZKpn9yeaa8

[@patriotsonly3776]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSolZKpn9yeaa8

[@mauricephillips4353]

The mind wander thing is a great example, in class I’d just start daydreaming or drawing not because I lost interest but because HOLDING my attention for two hours makes the information a lot harder to absorb compared to coming at it again with a fresh mind

[@lisahunstock4005]

I see that in my kids when the school break start. They come home and are so used to be told what to do and they bother me so much when they come to me every 30 min to tell they are bored could they use a phone but by the end of the school break I only see them when I call for lunch. They got the chance to connect to their inner world and started expressing it in games again.

[@TheLeon1032]

this is the best clip since the switch, he seems free of self bullshit, he's a refresh

[@andrewroberthook3310]

Watch this kzbin.info/aero/PLtvwBJyh1Y92XVawoIvNjJMY9Qf1OaYbM

[@vettari]

just deactivated fb for 2 months and 5 days. watching this on my desktop. I can really understand this fully. Being 30 years old and seeing the constant arguing on fb is overwhelming as everyone is a keyboard warrier.

[@PiCheZvara]

I thought about this the other day when watching an older movie from 2000 - Mission to Mars. It brought back memories of that time, when we just started having daily and easy access to internet, no smart phones and mobile phones used by the general public was just beginning, we still got most information from TV, books, magazines, other people. It almost soothed my mind, calmed it down - this memory of a more calm information flow. Now we live with constant information overflow. News and other apps, often minute by minute update on global news, KZbin, streaming services, internet, message boards, social media, etc. Knowledge about every current happening every day has become part of competition at work, part of how we compare ourselves to our peers, or part of showing you are keeping up with the times. Every day. Today, we daily process at least 20-50 new bits of information about the world, our family, friends, etc. by internet as our day goes on. And that's a low number. And by every evening when we sit down at home, we already processed all this and we didn't even watch the news, some new TV show, listen to some podcast, etc. Weekly, we process hundreds or more new pieces of information. It's overflow. It's like we are constantly exhausting or frying our brains which are capable of absorbing a lot, but that probably dont need to process this much information on a daily basis. And really the only logical progress of this will be, we will one day need some memory cards in our brains or something to increase our capacity for absorbing information. Or it all comes crashing down.

[@ronniestanley75]

It's funny that staring at a phone in public is so common now, if you aren't, you look out of place.

[@Lieutenant-Dan]

Yes I've realised this recently also, I was rarely just letting my mind wonder, I was always getting stimulated and receiving input from my phone or some other screen. Now I try and use things like chores, workouts and meditation as time to let my mind just wonder and think. When I do chores, I use a monks mentality, I focus on the task and do it well and just be aware and present. Feels good.

[@Chronologger]

I think people's fixation on social media says a lot about how we interact with each-other in person. What's so great about social media, or so uncomfortable about communicating in person that it makes people turn to their phones even as they are sitting across from another person that they could talk to? From what I've seen and heard, the thing that makes social media so attractive to people is that it allows us to communicate in such a way that we rarely if ever face any social consequences or pressure for expressing an idea that wouldn't be considered 'socially acceptable' in person. Think about it, if I suddenly walked in to the middle of a crowd of strangers right now and started rambling about social media like I am doing in these comments now, how many people do you think would take notice? How quickly do you think people would put social pressure on me to stop rambling in front of a crowd of people? Doing something like that would be considered strange in most circumstances, even laughable by most people's standards regardless of the content of my rambling. Here I can do it and nobody bats an eye, it's accepted, it's normal. If we want to get people away from social media, maybe we should all try to be more respectful of people's freedom of speech in person, maybe we shouldn't be so quick to judge someone based on their appearance or their social status, maybe we should bring the concept of public forums back into physical reality rather than something that exists mostly online. Otherwise, people will continue to prefer interacting with each-other online, it's a no-brainer, there are far less potential consequences for communicating even the most controversial ideas online than there are for freely expressing yourself in person.

[@isabellarios2005]

Imagine our future . People will lack such social interactions.

[@jasvm7225]

It’s also the fact they get a dopamine rush online. In person for them is not as stimulating.

[@ginamori4970]

I've noticed that when people are presented with the opportunity ( like myself included) to be in solitude away from everything and in nature when you first get there it feels surreal. Which I found later in my journey of getting to know myself sad. I also felt guilty as if time itself wasn't "real time," unless I was constantly "on," and in the machine mode. Then months in I realized how unbalanced, and deprived we all are that we cannot even find the spare time in our busy days ( 25+years of complete an utter madness not all bad not all good, but just the same in overdrive mach 10 speed mind and body hurrying madness. That really intensified a collective feel for me of what the entire world is facing, and it made me contemplate very deeply on how I think we definitley lost something here. I mean when we can't go out in nature, and enjoy it without thinking about our phones, and appointments and we feel guilty as if we should constantly be doing which I believe has been deeply drilled and programmed into us, not only can you not enjoy it when you take your kid to the park, or your vacation from work because your working on your vacation it would seem we are trying to kill the human race. If you even get the chance in most peoole's harried day's to sit and reflect and relax ( which a lot arent afforded that supposid "luxury," tan one would believe this would regulate your body and mind, and restore you. Instead it's like Alfred Hitchcock's "Bird's and we our the birds slamming into the glass. And let me tell ypu when you see this soberly, and clearly its a mind bender within itself that not one person can solve alone. Nature is nurture and media has its place, but at what costs to our very lives. I am working on weening myself off the media because now that I've been in nature I've also noticed when I come in from my walk I feel better in mind and body not every single time, but its always at least 10% is healing. Whereas after being on my phones some day's after I'm off I feel like my head's been put in a paint mixer. So our children and young people need a balance, and so I hope in the future people will continue to push balance in everything.

[@brushstroke3733]

If you are a writer of any kind, I recommend using pen and paper over word processors during the originating ideas phases. When I literally "show my work" and write down ideas as they come, they often unfold like stepping stones that take me somewhere I could not see before I started. But if I write at a computer, I edit as I go and that seems to pinch off the creative flow.

[@siryoung4543]

Little do they know the kids who have 9 hour screen times are watching jre clips

[@kittylikesmilk]

I think people do know that spending too much time on social media is not an effective use of time. People are still bored, but they don’t know how to stop. There’s a problem of addiction.

[@Slipvayne1]

It's the truth though, and ever since I've stepped back from Facebook, Instagram, and the main ones that drain your mind and take all your time I've felt more connected, less stressed, less anxiety, and the less bs I see on those apps or phone the better and happier I am in the current here and now. Phones aren't a terrible thing but human nature has latched on to them and it's sad people don't see that it's becoming a very bad thing. As soon as I was away from mine it really sticks out how bad other people are glued to theirs. I still watch alot of KZbin but it's not drama and it's not fear inducing propaganda, and I'm hardly ever on my phone throughout the day and only some at night. It's a true life changer and you forget that life really wasn't that bad at all before phones. You appreciate so much more. Trust me. Plus I think there's way too much readily available information that anyone can find and that at a young age I feel creates anxiety.

[@lemrahat6564]

For me personally, putting my screen time on my home page has helped me lower my screen time because it reminds me when i’ve been on my phone too much. Starting my days without my phone is also a great help because then i don’t reach for it that often through the day. Becoming more self aware helps too, when you start getting into a habit of reasoning your actions to yourself, you stop entertaining yourself with a screen to escape reality

[@tomsanton440]

I remember when computer addiction became rampant in the mid to late 90's... Turning our phones into computers was brilliant because it allowed us to go mobile with our addiction, lol

[@goldenerafanatic4042]

Deleted everything except KZbin over 2 years ago, was the best thing I’ve done, life is so much better without it

[@alorajoelle8380]

Same, I wish that I did it sooner.

[@mikem8211]

Welcome for me it's been 5 years just KZbin

[@jackmcnaughton360]

Same, honestly the best decision that more people need to make

[@alorajoelle8380]

@@mikem8211 Wish I'd done it then too

[@Lil-Gee]

Me too bro

[@MistaLovaMan]

Anytime I go on a date, I put my phone on silent and give her my undivided attention. A few months ago I forgot to and my phone rang while I was with a date at a restaurant. I silenced it, apologized and tried to continue the conversation. She kept asking me why I wouldn’t answer the call or call back. I said whoever it is I can get back to them later. Eventually she got suspicious and asked if I was seeing someone else. This was our 2nd date!😆 She looked so confused, like a circuit blew. She really couldn’t understand someone not wanting to answer their phone on a date🤦🏾

[@chenanigans]

Geez we are really turning into slaves to SM and technology. I would have been more than appreciative that you had the respect to do so. I do this even just with friends!! Idk maybe im just built different but I care about making whoever I chose to spend time with feel more important than a damn phone or FB post or text or whatever non sense.

[@MistaLovaMan]

@@chenanigans I really appreciate that, thank you. Yeah, that’s exactly the problem. I feel old fashioned for even thinking this way and I know I shouldn’t

[@bigdaverobo21]

I worked as a waiter in a restaurant and I saw so many people on dates just playing on their phones. Kind of funny to watch.

[@jonathanbaumler]

Watching an in-depth discussion with an open mind is different than endlessly scrolling on a phone or Netflix.

[@amiracleone2803]

Technically for the purpose of the discussion no there is no difference.

[@jonathanbaumler]

@@amiracleone2803 yes, there is.

[@jakecollin5499]

There's a difference if the time is being used to benefit you. There isn't a difference if that's taking away from something else you should be doing or could be doing

[@amiracleone2803]

@@jakecollin5499 No you are both wrong just listen to the clip again maybe you will understand the context of what he is saying

[@GrandMasterIsaac]

You completely missed the whole point of the video... it's okay though. You can always re watch it later.

[@kimehunt4501]

I wish Joe never went to spotify. I enjoyed watching whole episodes rather than short clips.

[@fpoutdoors450]

What's the difference? There's still whole episodes? It's just on Spotify, that let's you listen without having to keep your screen open or watch the clip without getting distracted by other stuff on KZbin.

[@rohansharma9982]

@@fpoutdoors450 also no unnecessary ads. KZbin has become very annoying. Too many ads

[@fpoutdoors450]

@@rohansharma9982 Indeed

[@maurice5402]

@@rohansharma9982 Psssst, use youtube vanced on mobile and ublock origin on pc ;]

[@narcisoanasui246]

This _perfectly_ explained why i have persistent burnout and anxiety. I could never put my finger on why….

[@chromaticsmx]

This is deep asf I’m 21 y/o, I grew up with the internet but I also remember pre Iphone days when I would spend hours outside with my friends without a care in the world regarding social media or whatever type of digital media. Now I’m a bit older and I hate how much time I spend on my phone. I’m dying to be creative but there’s a black hole inside my pocket that I seem to always get lost in whenever I’m bored. I hope to break this vice before I can’t even formulate a thought of my own. Hiiipower

[@darandae1927]

im rooting for u bro take action before its too late

[@MylesHimself]

Social Media has given people FOMO for everything and they eventually just can't be bored or alone because they are scared to not be apart of something.

[@arthurmorgan4080]

Sometimes I think i'm addicted and then meet somebody who cant set they're phone down for a second even while walking and its crazy to see

[@lauramineto9675]

It’s been a year since took a break from IG - I archived all my pictures- and FB- my account is not active- and I AM FEELING GREAT. I had no idea what would happen, and that’s why I never deleted the accounts, but so far... 1- I am way more aware of what goes around me, more importantly, inside me 2- I am taking philosophy classes 3- I enjoy again reading books... not even Kindle, paper books. Love it!

[@alteregosocial]

Needed this

[@MrLoobu]

Im 27, grew up in a rich country with a cell phone since 13, and everyone I know my age has completely given up on social media. We dont use FB, twitter, snapchat, instagram, or any other privacy destroying emotionally destabilizing platforms.

[@MrLoobu]

@Nana Supriatna Selalu Menantigo to hell.

[@MrLoobu]

@Samuel Aboagye go to hell

[@softlyspokenIRL]

Don’t let any of this distract you from the fact that Mr Krabs sold Spongebob’s soul for 62 cents

[@daavids55]

and Epstein didn't kill himself

[@Nero7533]

@@daavids55 amen to that

[@ganesh09032]

1:27 Win iPhone 12 PRO 🔽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/amrQqKdsqJ5ol7s 在整個人類歷史上，強者，富人和具有狡猾特質的人捕食部落，氏族，城鎮，城市和鄉村中的弱者，無`'守和貧窮成員。然而，人類的生存意願迫使那些被拒絕，被剝奪或摧毀的基本需求的人們找到了一種生活方式，並繼續將其DNA融入不斷發展的人類社會。 說到食物，不要以為那些被拒絕的人只吃垃圾。相反，他們學會了在被忽視的肉類和蔬菜中尋找營養。他們學會了清潔，切塊，調味和慢燉慢燉的野菜和肉類，在食品市場上被忽略的部分家用蔬菜和肉類，並且學會了使用芳香的木煙（如山核桃，山核桃和豆科灌木 來調味食物煮的時候 1620827417

[@vSwampFox]

I've been trying to share this with people for quite some time now. I go fishing. Not to just catch fish, but to be as far as I can away from everyone every now and again. Unplugged, even if for a brief moment. Just to breathe and let my mind take in the smells and sights on the natural world. Disconnected. I also don't allow my kids to have electronics in the vehicle. I encourage them to look out the window and let their mind wander. Our minds need time to itself. To organize. Unplug folks.

[@tarpkic720]

I like most of JRs content. He's open minded and a top shelf thinker. This guest has to be one of my favorites as far as giving a root explanation of human intellect in reference to muse and time of mind. Keep up the good work Joe. #understandyoursurroundings #perceptionperceivesus

[@alexpollock6932]

I was recently at my godsons christening and when we went to a restaurant afterwards, there was this big group of probably 15 to 20 kids next to us, all around 16, and they just sat in silence the entire time while they were on their phones.

[@MrsAprillaM]

Very sad.

[@LordLorenzo834]

I seen a similar thing 3 teenagers walk down my st in silence all staring at their phones, very strange

[@haleytruslow7200]

That is SO sad. That generation is going to go blind from staring at screens their entire lives

[@LordLorenzo834]

@@haleytruslow7200 nice pic

[@crzzymnn911]

Ive completely let my Facebook account sit idle and rot for over a year. Never had a Twitter, Insta, Tiktok, etc and Im not missing out on a damn thing.

[@thatdude169]

Facebook was the one I couldn't handle anymore in my life. Deleted it permanently never looked back

[@thatdude169]

@Đeath Vader u must be fun at parties

[@thatdude169]

@Đeath Vader I don't have breakdowns at parties. You are the type of guy that never got invited to the party. Mr Vader.

[@thatdude169]

If you can't see why Facebook is bad for society then you need a fucking psychiatrist

[@disregard7275]

@Đeath Vader You seem to easily be offended by peoples comments about social media lol. Facebook and Twitter are just a cesspool of morons seeking attention to validate there issues/problems.

[@leejganderson7827]

My Mom hated video games.. but by now she would have definitely hated the cell phones. cuz like nobody is being connected anymore.... To talk in and visiting people and that to me is sad but can't we still hold on to some of it isn't it still possible to recognize we still need real touch...

[@thousandsuns]

Thanks for this...