It’s not you. Phones are designed to be addicting.

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Today’s phones are hard to put down. Push notifications buzz in your pocket, red bubbles demand attention, and endless distractions sit at your fingertips. It can feel impossible to pull away from. But that’s kind of the point. When people talk about the “attention economy,” they’re referring to the fact that your time and attention are the currency on which today’s applications make money. Because apps profit off of the total time you spend on their platform, there’s a strong incentive to use psychological tricks to keep you endlessly hooked. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Tristan Harris, who runs Time Well Spent, is working to create a world where platforms can more honestly respect their users’ time.
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[@jooku]

the slot machine and pull to refresh analogy blew my mind

[@gufu21]

Same, and it applies to more than just phones. I just realized that this is exactly why I'm addicted to refreshing the KZbin home screen, Google News, or Facebook on my desktop browser: I'm pulling a lever, hoping for interesting suggestions or content to randomly show up.

[@ramsesf.7956]

It's not an analogy, that's really the way it's designed. That's scary

[@xsadxboiiix757]

I'm shook

[@baileysubliminals7192]

harajuku I never ever refresh my page unless I've looked for a long time and nothing interesting comes up. I barely do it anymore.

[@kimh.8176]

MY JAWS LITERALLY DROPPED AT THAT. its such a simple detail yet its sooooo addicting and effective

[@harrypotter1155]

Now they give us dark mode so we can use it when we’re about to sleep

[@aidenbar511]

Now we use dark mode all the time.

[@Pepperson4000]

I'm your 1000th Like

[@antoniogalang4260]

0_0 never thought about it this way

[@mileyw7914]

HAH

[@Savage-br8bp]

Now my life becomes all dark

[@colem_h]

Huh. So it isn’t, “Those kids and their phones.” It’s just.. “Those phones and their kids.”

[@aziara369]

Creepy

[@theinceptor3672]

Its quite horrifying how true this is.

[@secssiestpotato4427]

Wow! Very nicely put!

[@x97s]

Wow

[@bunnygetspancake6916]

Tis why you don't get your kid's phones

[@edhozell]

I just turn off all my notification... now i feel lonely...

[@iiiexeiii7233]

Edho Zell Call someone and tell them. Please don't call me though, I already know.

[@syed1431]

Nobody cares about you online, go meet someone in real life.

[@cmajor8084]

And this doesn't concern you?

[@politics9811]

That's called Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and it SUCKS!

[@tjakra21]

lmao

[@clayyg]

Currently watching this on my phone.

[@BlissfulHues13]

Cjai yep

[@westside9tnk]

that's the ultimate irony of it all.

[@onionburger]

Cjai me too

[@mme.veronica735]

Cjai does anyone actually use autoplay? (Excluding watching series/playlists)

[@existencedefieslogic9658]

Zonofv 1 there's no option to switch off autoplay in a playlist, is there?

[@cocoajinni3827]

Nintendo always' tells me to take a break 😉

[@charlizecardona2616]

How?

[@HBDiniz10]

@@charlizecardona2616 they send a notification

[@thesarahdilemma9752]

cocoajinni yes and I keep playing lmao

[@papasscooperiaworker3649]

Charlize Cardona they just said that nintendo tells them smh

[@rr____7-j4y]

P A R E N T A L C O N T R O L S

[@karafaulkner36]

I just realized that KZbin has infinite scroll.... I'm in trouble.

[@Singh-xw7pj]

They just changed to that recently.

[@jomibo21]

SINGH what do you mean

[@primeroyal7434]

😂

[@samueleproiettimicozzi8134]

Yeah but I don't feel that affected because for the majority of times interesting videos come out pretty soon. If I don't see one after scrolling for a while I switch to the Subscribed tab.

[@hikid6990]

@@MeryemElouakili right? youtube is essential to my and ur life

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Companies are also addicted to apps! Seems like you can't do anything these days without having a smartphone to buy a product or shop in their store. Pretty soon people won't be able to get on a bus or buy a coffee without having to pull out your phone and use their app. Feel sorry for people, mainly senior citizens, who don't own smart phone and feel like they can't function in society, and therefore feel obsolete.

[@pinkestelle558]

Already happens in australia you need to use your phone to sign in to shops and stuff

[@elplaceholder]

In Chile you have to scan a qr code to se the menú in restaurant

[@sawyermoe2348]

I hate they want me to download parking apps....there isn't just one place i park at

[@russellmania5349]

⁠@@elplaceholder I never scan the QR code and always ask for a menu.

[@numbercode2486]

Working retail, now realizing how far they have pushed digital use on every aspect of our lives, it's just horrible.

[@shb8651]

Vox, your editing style is so aesthetically pleasing that I can't stop myself from appreciating it.Good work!

[@reyariass]

Swastika They have me in a bottomless_pit_of_their_videos

[@nabilapta3171]

infinite voxing

[@jarenong]

They are literally designed to hook you

[@shb8651]

TheAlfrulz yeah

[@nataliac2734]

Another thing: Most apps, particularly game apps, hide the clock from the screen. The same thing happens at casinos: there are no clocks there.

[@josefromtexas]

Interesting

[@toonnaobi-okoye2949]

Natalia c Sounds like an episode of Black Mirror

[@77legocreator]

Toonna Obi-Okoye oh lol i saw that in my college writing class, pretty cool show

[@isiszelaya8597]

Natalia c ckkkxkksdkkrjfjcjfksk😜😍😁😪😁😞😁😪😁😍😜😍😁😞😜😞😁😞😁😞😁😞😖😞🐮🐲🐰🐮🐷🐵🐷🐵🐷🐵🐷🐵🐷🐷🐵🐷🐮🐷🌵🐧🐳🐧🐳🐳🐧🐳🐧🐧🐳🏁🚄🏁🚄🍎🍺🏁🚄🍰🚄🏁🍺🍎🍺⚠🚄🚹🍰🚄,-):-*B-):-\B-):-\:-*:-*

[@siyacer]

Thankfully on Android you can just swipe down from the top to see your notifications, the time, etc.

[@user-fh5ov4tu2j]

I appreciate how Instagram now has this feature of "You've done! You've scrolled the new contents of today" or something like that so I can actually see what I've been missing on without spending too much time scrolling on three days old posts. Also, Twitter is really addictive with the infinite scrolling feature. It's fortunate that I've realized this before I watch this video

[@aurelia4007]

Now Ins changed😭

[@SupremeSector]

*You should stop scrolling here* This comment section is a BOTTOMLESS VORTEX OF STUFF

[@cloudsalazar670]

This needs to go on top.

[@bingbong1790]

Thanks😂 I was about to start scrolling the comments haha

[@alyssasgamingchannel5779]

😗

[@YustinJ420]

Vo(rte)x

[@cubruce1103]

-rte?-

[@mindsauce3]

You kept on scrolling didn't you? Welcome to the bottomless vortex of stuff ;)

[@charliechua1877]

how did i find this comment

[@skelapi7723]

Wait a minute

[@kritikitti3868]

Yes, master. Took the blue pill today. Recharging as we go, endlessly, go into tge vortex. Fun times.😻

[@pgdasilva]

oh hi

[@pluto-qd2qu]

haha good one

[@selimshakur3189]

Now I feel bad scrolling down to see comments.

[@RebelEight-z7q]

Same...yet here i am *sigh*

[@ethanl886]

oh shoot same

[@Expirations]

Vox: Phones are meant to be addicting. Also Vox: *uploads a 6 minute video for a bunch of high schoolers to watch before they go to sleep when they have school tomorrow*

[@kalisworl]

exactly what i’m doing

[@oscarcook740]

funny thing is i was sent this for homework

[@randomdude9135]

Fyi adults also use phones. Not only kids and teenagers

[@mirjamw6665]

Not only high schoolers mate... I have the same fate and im in uni

[@icymeel3378]

Hol up

[@parhamesmaeily]

I have avg 12minute screen time per day on my phone... cause im on my laptop 15h a day

[@hairyputter5363]

You got is in the first half ngl

[@14yve16]

me too 17 minutes on my phone but 4 hours on my iMac

[@yesno8273]

Asdfgh Zxcvbn he am the got is first half gonna not lie

[@sopbape8120]

Deepa Karve 4 HOURS? ONLY?

[@14yve16]

@@sopbape8120 in quarantine, nowadays its 10 hours, nothing productive, just yt

[@tigana]

I found that notifications were making me anxious and on edge. I ended up going to my settings and turning off notifications for Snapchat, Instagram, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, etc. Ended up feeling a lot better🤷🏾‍♀️

[@micosstar]

tigana Definitely and oddly (one of the minority) the same, I got so irritated on the (social media notifications) that I want to rip them apart.

[@jennifern1956]

Me too! I feel much better I'm not worried about what I'm missing out on.

[@matrixfull]

After long years my old phone broke so when getting new one I had to get smart phone. First rule I gave myself was; don't use smart phone for social media. After 3 years I am still following this rule and I rarely ever check smartphone. I mostly use apps to learn new language and sudoku. I can easily go to the store or go out for a walk without a phone. That being said I am not against social media but I do only check it for an hour a day ; sometimes 2 hours if I get caught up into chatting. But that's as far as I will go. And I only do it on PC; so if I go to lay down I don't sleep late because of obsession with social media or anything. I never developed it. Alerts are silly concept to me. Why would I be told when to check what's new constantly if I can check it once a day at same time every day? It's like someone would be keep poking me about random little stuff being annoying. Sure tell me what's up but don't be annoying with it. It's like people have double rules; one for some situations and one for other situations. Even though it's same annoyance. Like if person is keep bugging you it's not fine; but if alerts are keep on poking your attention it's fine? weird.

[@blackham7]

tigana I don't use a smartphone I use a flip phone now and my Computer.

[@subashpariyar8102]

Yeah same, like after a while I turned it off cause every single time i would get so anxious and it was really affecting my studies

[@ggmxz]

Haha jokes on you. *I'm using a tablet*

[@limanne5148]

same

[@goodlovely8513]

Lim Anne same

[@abdullahmufti]

Tablet gang

[@kanroji6447]

Device that you can't fit in your pocket or bag gang

[@clashcourse4689]

Jokes on you Im using an old potato!

[@breezy1906]

The fact that people don’t realize that it’s happening is sad

[@aspider3254]

Bruh what do you want me to do in quarantine?

[@sopbape8120]

a spider ye

[@groundsymphony]

@@aspider3254 your mom want you to study 12 hours a day apparently

[@hadiyyahj7]

Stop making your videos so good then I won't go on my phone 😤

[@josipjagic]

lol

[@DaGoodVybe]

Hadiyyah Jawad but then you wouldn't watch it and they wouldn't grab you attention😉

[@dorosyct3814]

@@DaGoodVybe Vox notifications are designed to be addicting

[@kiwi8476]

Only exception I would honestly make is partially KZbin. Only platform I would be willing to keep and use if I cut all ties with all other social media platforms. Which I cut a decent amount but a decent amount isn't all.. 😭

[@lukesaad1352]

1:13 Vox: “Turn off all notifications” Me: ok *unsubscribes*

[@vrushankrrao879]

*insert surprised Pikachu face*

[@bugfairy]

YOU JUST COMMITTED AN UNFORGIVABLE SIN

[@elysius4551]

Vox: You weren't supposed to do that...

[@hairyputter5363]

Vox: He's a little confused but he got the spirit.

[@amanda.._..]

Just change it in settings :/

[@Julie-mo7gu]

When you realize you’re addicted to using your phone so you watch a video on your phone and prolong the time spent on your phone

[@NewMessage]

I watched this on a computer, just to be contrary.

[@Yuhara_rev]

I like you profile picture

[@braydenabbott7266]

New Message nice profile pic

[@yas6156]

I see you on Stephen Colbert. You're everywhere XD

[@nihvl]

Your profile is what made your comment so stand out and engaged people to say that they saw you in different video comment section damn you're genius for using this profile pic of notification this is well explained by vox in this video

[@existencedefieslogic9658]

Is this some sort of irony or some epiphany, or what? Haha

[@Bay_RCF]

* *Watches video of phone addiction on phone* *

[@callee4real]

This is actually very helpful. I’ve been looking to detox on certain apps and sometimes I just can’t put my phone down tho. Hopefully me and us as a society can get better at this

[@muhammadirfannoorazman6587]

This channel is also ADDICTING

[@gopaldey8487]

At least it is teaching you something for your good

[@swayambhusthapit3119]

In a good way

[@CrossfacePanda]

You say Map apps can’t suck you down a bottomless vortex of stuff. My hours upon hours wasted exploring various places around the world using Google Map’s “Street View” says otherwise...

[@copiasrats]

CrossfacePanda same

[@moritzh6876]

Everybody training for Geoguessr, huh? :D

[@minecraftminertime]

That's not true. The video didn't say that Map apps can't suck you down a bottomless vortex of stuff. Also, why don't you know how to make a contraction with a word that ends with s? I thought English class taught how to do that correctly.

[@1314sb8]

The interviewee said he has apps on his home screen that can't suck you down a bottomless vortex of stuff, such as calendar, map, lyft, etc

[@ApocalypseLater8]

Yeeeep.

[@ChrizzyYeahh]

I don't use TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, Snapchat, discord or twitch but I'm addicted to KZbin and I watch lots of movies and shows. Seems like you just can't escape this virtual world.

[@supersonic1240]

About the same. I am on most of social media platforms, but I am inactive everywhere. I have blocked all the notifications. However I watch KZbin a lot. I am basically addicted to it.

[@adityajha749]

​@@supersonic1240 watching youtube is far more better than using social media.

[@dudedude-su7pt]

Use it 30 minutes a day and it's all good

[@CloroxBleachCompany]

I went on a social media cleanse and deleted all of my accounts but kept KZbin because I never upload so I thought it was ok. I no longer have anxiety over likes, anxiety over tagged pictures, anxiety over who is seeing my 10th grade selfie session. It truly is liberating.

[@spaceleopard6127]

So it IS you.

[@jambott5520]

Clorox Bleach i literally only use social media as a small break for a chat with people. I keep notifications off for apps except for clash royale.

[@tevinb21]

Totally on board with you. I did the same with all my social media, by deleting my accounts not just the app off my phone and it really is great. I don't really count YT as social media cuz like... it's different lol if that makes sense haha. But yeah social media is so unnecessary!

[@spaceyplace]

Back when you were an awkward spot remover? High school is the worst. Look at you now! Now you’re a fully grown bottle of bleach. I’m sorry, I read your comment as if it were written by an actual bottle of bleach, and I wanted to share my dumb thought with everyone. In all seriousness, thank you for your insight!

[@hhanonymous]

Great new series, looking forward to more!

[@puruagarwal8356]

Ditto

[@sarthakmunda3914]

Making a great, engaging series... hmmm are you trying to get me addicted? :P

[@fayyfayyy]

_窮 lol

[@cmac1999]

Only came on this to correct grammar of video title... *addictive

[@ryandavid739]

Thank you. I was scrolling through to the comments to find any reference to the title.

[@oliverh8446]

Ryan David I was doing the exact same thing... I was surprised I had to scroll so far down to find it.

[@Consonata]

Vox Notifications are designed to be addicting.

[@-anaamna5616]

Ceolan Mc Mullin ya they are using the same tools and tricks mentioned in their video 😂😂

[@duszeksmsaczek6394]

Yet all of sudden we saw that phones are designed to be addicting.

[@khanbw]

I'm not addicted to my phone, I'm addicted to all the information it gives me access to.

[@skilled1015]

Khan facts

[@hgetgbg2e1f]

I'm addicted to working and eating

[@rfern707]

So true! Take out the internet access and BAM, no more phone addicts!

[@marcjacobs6613]

aka addicted to your phone

[@caerwyn2058]

Renan Fernandes Take out the internet access and the world crashes

[@gymsserver2970]

I downloaded tik tok as a joke, but now I'm addicted to it. Help me.

[@nehadas1414]

ME

[@steve.z5034]

Frick my dude same with fortnite except I didn’t care much about it quickly

[@superannjon-roblox7325]

okay, so i was addicted to tiktok and it prevented me from doing homework, ect. i deleted it, and it has been soo much better however occasionally i fear i’m missing out on trends but it’s okay! i’m enjoying life more and it’s shocking how much tiktok was an essential in my life.

[@puppz3347]

@@superannjon-roblox7325 why would you miss trends?

[@superannjon-roblox7325]

Sofia Martinez trends that are mainly on tiktok

[@ok-cp5gx]

greyscale advice smsjshsh i need color for the aesthetic

[@remyfagerstrom6780]

i honestly can’t tell if i liked a comment unless i read the number

[@mussaratjabeen9945]

Yup

[@contentdeleted4987]

i don't use it for the aesthetics, i only hate the light modes because it's too bright

[@idkwhatnametochoose6197]

Well Use Color Filters! You Can Make The Bright Reddish Colors Turn Into Blueish Dark Colors

[@jomariecabuello4711]

"The predictability would take out the addictiveness" - How about drugs, alcohol and sex? It is the predictabililty of sensation, the assurance of good feeling that makes addicts seeks more.

[@clearya18]

Jomarie Cabuello actually all 3 of those can take the predictability out of an average day, which makes the good feeling better

[@60d93]

Your brain gives you a stumulation when you think about the things, so it feels good when you think about them. Usually the stimulation wears off after the addictive activity is done.

[@kritter564]

The irony being that I'm watching this at 03:17am. . . Hehe nice

[@ximertracks-subtome9907]

call jaystation!

[@user-wc8jl1et9o]

My name is Naveena too😅

[@delrasshial7200]

Have you ever gone to sleep since then

[@Tedd755]

ADDICTIVE!

[@Tedd755]

Thumbs down for repeated bad english

[@zixiong681]

You can't expect me to have a healthier relationship with my phone when I can't even keep a healthy relationship with myself.

[@iXpertMan]

*It's NOT the PHONE! - IT IS YOU!* - ppl don't like to be bored so why not doing 'something' rather than nothing ;)

[@LSJR1738]

XpertCameraMan exactly

[@matthewl5434]

This comment gave me some faith in humanity

[@loop5720]

You corrected the title, now it's your chance to proof to the people that are addicted to their phones by making a speech.... *BECOME THE NEXT LUTHER KING.*

[@-irumean-3919]

Parents are just as addicted to their phones as their children 😪

[@ryanduong4107]

Thank you! My kids are all colorblind now to prevent the bright colors from attracting them to their phones!

[@zaboomafooba]

An appropriate video notification for me as I'm still up at 5 am and have been staring at my phone for a while now 😓 lmao...

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

plumear same!

[@steph.li3]

i’m more addicted with my laptop than my phone, bc i’m obsessed with movies. i’m not that kind of person who can’t “live” without there phones. when i go to school and go out i never bring my phone bc i’m more focused with connecting and building relationships with others. my group of friends are always on their phone whenever i’m absent but when i’m with them i restrict them from using it, i make fun games for everyone it’s also a way for us to get to know each other in much deeper way while having fun

[@BIEBERownMe]

tiffany mayer it seems fun to be your friend! My friends kinda suck...

[@steph.li3]

Nova Alfiane thanks love! ❤️

[@matrixfull]

Aww man that's awesome. I rarely take phone out with me; and if I do it's just so I can play sudoku or learn languages while waiting for apointment. I never use it for social media. For me it's very limited use. First thing I did when I got my first ever smartphone was to set rule for myself to never use it for social media. I don't regret it one bit. I can focus on life way more that way; I'm not creative like you are though; making fun games; that sounds amazing. Would love to be your friend ^^ . But what I appreciate is having so much peace and relaxation and just inner peace means a lot to me. I see ppl being on phones feeling a bit stressed if they have to be without phone for little longer than expected; it's really sad to see. It's still weird for me to see how much phone matters to others. Phones are like... new version of cigarettes for some.

[@Finn959]

>watching movies on a laptop

[@JammyBandStudios]

Hey, that's awesome! Can you like give me some examples of the games you play that keep you all entertained?

[@Bejestravoe]

I remember finding infinite scrolling in tumblr years ago, You suddenly loose track of time. Super addicting

[@moritzschroder]

of course phones are addicting! just like social media - especially youtube. why do you think you landed on this video? that being said, lemme upload more on my channel and contribute to the problem 😁

[@cobrexu]

what? so in your mind, VOX shouldn't do videos that actually inform us .. if you'd watch it again, you'd maybe understand that the whole idea is letting your phone interrupting your life and destroying it, they said nothing about watching a good content video that you actually learn something from.

[@guillermo.mserrano]

Vale, yo también veo muchos canales como este y estoy enganchado a KZbin. XD

[@batheandrelaxinmyshit6344]

Wolkify I will phone you tomorrow afternoon

[@PrioBak]

edgy comment lol its already the general idea of the video was not only the phone, social media and phones are basically one right now...

[@MegaLola84]

youtube is not social media!

[@diyadasgupta63]

"Addicting" IS actually a word, but since it is not an adjective, it is often used incorrectly. As used correctly, it is a verb, meaning "tending to or causing to become addicted." For example, "By drinking too much coffee, I run the risk of addicting myself to caffeine."

[@Dr.HouseMD]

My “phone checking” habit increased after we elected The Great Pumpkin. Once I catch a glance of a news headline I pick up my phone wondering “WTF HAPPENED NOW?!” ...I’m working on it.

[@eleonoramustafaeva1303]

Yep, let's blame it on someone who has affected you less than a little.

[@spaceleopard6127]

Stop following propaganda hit pieces pretending to be news then

[@Dr.HouseMD]

Aaand the Trumpets are here.

[@lx6108]

Dr. House same m8.

[@spaceleopard6127]

Yes, everyone who contradicts you is a musical instrument. Isn't House supposed to be smart?

[@subhambhattacharjee4826]

I saw the video and immediately on Vox's Recommendation turned off the all non human notifications (including Vox's notification)😂

[@lukemmurphy795]

Subham Bhattacharjee OOF.

[@TheDeathopper]

Same 😂

[@micosstar]

Subham Bhattacharjee I just leave the notifications alone (social media ones). Why, I can't ask the question besides being my habit.

[@shreyaspi23]

showed this as a reason for my parents... got my phone confiscated instead

[@endxrLmao]

lol

[@bobachan211]

Oof

[@aziara369]

HAHAHAHAHAHHA

[@mjnoon3609]

I'm addicted to my phone because there isn't something better to do

[@gs7828]

Mmm Mmm As someone other said here in the comments, reading a book should do.

[@mauricelorrafuentes5946]

Find something better to do. Play a sport or instrument, learn something new, study. Start a new project, there a lot of things to do.

[@dawidwt6852]

That feeling in itself is a sign of addiction. When we addict to something, that thing becomes more stimulating while all others become less stimulating. The same mechanism applies to drug and alcohol addicts. For Your consideration.

[@kaspervercruysse5710]

Go check out the channel 'yes theory' i think you need it

[@zachocracy]

Mmm Mmm *real life*

[@aquaintsound]

Knowing that it's doing things that simulate social connection is helpful! Gives me a better chance of fighting back

[@pondererofpointlessdreams5029]

oh i’m gonna read a book now

[@CharlesTheClumsy]

A book is one those things that only exists to grab your attention.

[@peterii3512]

Fly Beep I heard tales of such things existing in the olden tales but just the thought of them existing now is exhilarating

[@SketchBookShortFilms]

This reminded me I have a book I've been meaning to finish, myself. Thanks!

[@Yet.Another.Rapper.KiG.V2]

Even books are meant to absorb you. They might be more artistic, and less detrimental to your mental health, but--actually, yeah, just read a book.

[@shtuffs]

Next Vox video: *"BOOKS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ADDICTIVE"*

[@nuwanpremarathne1759]

This is a great video, I just changed the priority of notifications on my phone. We need more timely videos like these, Keep up the good work

[@gushernandez25]

My life is a nightmare. The only positive thing to happen in my life is in a small box.

[@grizzly7117]

I can literally relate to this on a serious level bro very deep thought too

[@jackwaters9343]

I never turned on notifications so I never got addicted. People spend way to much time on social media, one of the most tragic things I see almost every day is when two friends greet each other then spend the next 20m on their phones not talking to each other. It literally infuriates me.

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

It's the worst! You meet up with a bunch of folks for coffee, and instead of talking, there they are, staring at their phones or taking pictures of the coffee instead of talking. :(

[@VSpoodle]

Some notifications are set to 'on' by default in a lot of apps, just word to the wise.

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

VSpoodle Yes, and for that, some phones have a do not disturb feature where all notifications can be kept silent except if someone calls. That's very useful as well. 😊

[@chadestioco]

Two things: (1) Putting Android in grayscale just looks so damn classy. I like it and thanks for the tip! Kinda wish there's an easy way to toggle it tho for when I'm using the camera and I actually care about the colors. (2) I need that self-refilling bowl.

[@hughwerber5495]

chadestioco me too, I need times where I can easily switch it off if I need to focus on colors

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

Greyscale is elegant as heck!

[@adpontier]

This site includes the trick for switching back & forth between grayscale and color. lifehacker.com/change-your-screen-to-grayscale-to-combat-phone-addicti-1795821843

[@ragnkja]

Putting the phone in greyscale makes the background when I'm reading a harsh blueish grey instead of the warm beige I prefer because it's gentler on my eyes and disrupts melatonin production less. If it didn't make reading less comfortable (and I rather want to encourage myself to spend more time reading instead of playing relatively mindless games), I would _so_ use it.

[@popmashups6568]

I only use my phone for Instagram, KZbin & Spotify (of course text msgs and calls as well) and that's enough for me to spend 1/3 of the day stuck on it

[@BeingBhumika]

Relatable and I really need to change that!

[@veetee355]

I try to be without phone in public places

[@vixtorocha]

1- Turn off your notifications (Restrict them to only when someone is trying to reach you) 2- Use a grayscale filter 3- Restrict your home screen to everyday tools (Like maps, calendar and calculator) Extra: Be careful with apps with infinite scroll and ask yourself what is actually worth your attention.

[@ragnkja]

Victor Rocha Another extra tip: uninstall any apps (especially games) that make you more stressed instead of less.

[@tutsuyaki]

And now I’m binge watching your channel on my phone. You guys keep me engage also!

[@tobe.moemeka]

Snapchat streaks are _only_ for this reason. That's why I don't do them.

[@BlackNWhiteEagle]

Tobs Meks its for idiots that actually care about a couple of pixels forming a number

[@iyana8234]

Tobs Meks do those still exist?

[@diamonddog2638]

What are Snapchat streaks? I've never had Snapchat (I personally think Snapchat is stupid and pointless) but kids at my school talk about it all the time. I feel like an absolute idiot when they talk about it, lol.

[@tobe.moemeka]

Diamond Dog If you send a snap (picture) and they send one back that activates the streak, and every day you two send at least _one_ snap you get a day added on to your streak. however it's a streak so it can break, and start over.

[@tobe.moemeka]

Diamond Dog And I forgot to mention that a lot of times people just take one picture and send it to all of their friends.

[@gabe_s_videos]

Just changed the color filter on my phone to greyscale and I’m already noticing a difference. Just moved all my unnecessary apps to a second screen and it was relieving. I gotta share this with a lot of my friends.

[@xerxes1615]

Exactly it looks boring, I did the same.

[@gamefoorum]

Am I only one who getting bored after few minutes on social media 😒

[@josephfriderici2360]

I wish

[@idkidk-id8it]

lyndsay grey Same.

[@eiffel108]

You do realize KZbin is social media right?

[@southernbulldogz1118]

@@eiffel108 yeah pretty.mich i just scroll through social media yb insta snap texting gamepigeon on iphone thats all I ise my phone dor

[@kiwicat2345]

I can't last five minutes on Instagram. But I spend too much time on KZbin

[@mattiascamacho3875]

vidoes like these are a happy reminder to get up and actually do something and be with people. Thanks Vox

[@sarahjane8754]

I’ve been using my phone on greyscale for a couple days now and I love it. I’ve noticed that being on my phone is less satisfying and I don’t get comfort from just looking at it anymore

[@aspider3254]

So you caused yourself discomfort?

[@yeetyeetcat853]

Me: *Uses dark mode and watches Netflix at night*

[@rayprdn]

am i the only one who's switching between 2 or 3 apps all the time?

[@thomasthetankengine2653]

Rayhan Pradana I use split-screen mode very often

[@jambott5520]

Rayhan Pradana nope

[@162manoj]

nah... I use more than that most of the time....unless im gaming, just that and my tunes then, becaause ram space matters

[@marcjacobs6613]

dont have space problems with 128 gb iPhone rules

[@162manoj]

I did specifically say "ram" space. Plus good games with amazing graphics take a heck a lot of ram... (unless you have those 6/8 gb kinds, then kudos to you)

[@rajasrasam2114]

I deleted all of the social media apps excluding KZbin, telegram and WhatsApp a year ago and now I literally don't waste time as much as I used to :)

[@MarcusSkyVentures]

*addictive

[@alveolate]

addicting sounds so ridiculous!

[@ggleplussuxx4787]

The thing is I had had desktop addiction long before I got a smartphone, so it didn't hit me.

[@bztr659]

yeah...

[@LoveAlwaysAlwaysLove]

I pay to receive no ads. I like it very much and I keep my ringer turned off unless I've a busy day. Super helpful, especially since I'm retired. I don't bring my phone with me when I walk my doggy either.😊

[@realsmollbean]

It’s not you. Vox is posting more “it’s not you” videos than ever before.

[@amanpotdar]

*we need a much longer interview with Tristan Harris, the guy speaks smooth*

[@abdullahyahya2471]

We should watch this weekly, and do something to remove distractions. Especially Social media.

[@dimaGOLF9]

You know what’s addicting? Vox’s videos.

[@manspetter9921]

While watching this video, at 1:25, I actually had a non-human notification.

[@alyshaa6841]

Me gets only a 96 on my math test My Parents: its that phone

[@ohimats]

I hate to be that guy, but isn't it supposed to be "addictive" (as in not addicting)?

[@TravisJamesH]

I commented this too!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one... Now I hate myself less haha! Also yes Addictive is the (more) correct case here as it is an adjective Vs "addicting" which is a verb. Though in informal speech both can be interchangeable, considering that Vox takes on a more professional stance, I'd expect them to use "addictive" as it's an adjective describing how phones are designed, not a verb. It would make more sense in "Phones are addicting users to their content."

[@L4zy_Lun4]

I want Windows Phone Me: Watching this on a windows phone

[@kittypixie.x]

Me: Okay, I’m going to study! **notification: [favorite youtuber] has uploaded a video!** Me: Ehhh, it can wait

[@60d93]

*In the imaginary universe*

[@kachina6046]

I turned off notifications completely for most apps (or made them silent) and found it to be really helpful, and I feel like I have more control over my phone usage now.

[@steadygrin]

Isn't it "addictive"?

[@gappystan2674]

yes it is

[@wennessa94]

Here I am scrolling KZbin aimlessly without having the intention to watch any video but still reluctant to put down my phone when it’s about time to sleep

[@ABHAY-hu9kw]

00:30 That intro music 🔥🔥👌👌

[@cocosnucifera_]

KZbin is also included!

[@bealtruisticbealtruistic1056]

Much needed video Thank you so much

[@bbshapeepee]

Why didn’t I watch this earlier?

[@cloudscape5996]

I think this is the first time of me watching a vid of your channel.. And it felt greatly researched, presented, and at the point.. Loved it..

[@moleary100]

**ADDICTIVE** There, I fixed it.

[@angelacarrera2616]

*addicting

[@angelacarrera2616]

*addicting Phone is not addictive, it's the people

[@oliverh8446]

Angela Carrera ???????? ‘Addicting’ is a verb e.g. “I am addicting myself to KZbin”. ‘Addictive’ is an adjective and should’ve been used in the video title.

[@ntent1]

"Bottomless vortex of stuff" *TikTok has entered the chat*

[@saltysoysauce954]

No, it's never me. I'm perfect.

[@sadc6033]

I'm doing everything right and I haven't even tried! Black and white are my favorite colors so I had them everywhere. I keep my apps in small folders so notifications don't bother me at all and i'm less tempted to click apps. All my app notifications are off and nothings on my home screen. That must be why i'm never on my phone... :) The only thing I go on my phone for is you tube or music or rarely to text somebody. I actually now understand why people are addicted.

[@Dysiode]

But where is the greyscale option on Android D:

[@usefulchickens]

I found it in my settings!

[@gushernandez25]

@@usefulchickens where

[@lalmuhammad852]

Please tell me where.

[@topazrose599]

@@gushernandez25 I have a Samsung and it's normally there where you change fonts, brightness ect.

[@ennemuk]

I had to turn my phone into developer mode first, Google ir!

[@girishgirish2817]

Just today I opened my phone 131 times and I spent in KZbin 3 hours

[@christina1001]

Ive turned off notifications even truly social ones and I'm happier and in control of my stuff than before, it works for me

[@Yuanqi137]

But why don't VOX have a good app?

[@barnacleboi2595]

Vox: PHONES ARE ADDICTING!!! Also Vox: Makes super addicting, high quality content about how addicting phones are.

[@hiyoongiistheloml9139]

See mom, it's not only me who's obsessed with my phone.

[@alphaapple1375]

I watch Vox videos like this one both on my iPhone and iMac. I know how addicting smartphones can be, but I am in control of it. For one, I use my smartphone to do primarily make phone calls, text messages, notes, look at the time, and access third-party apps.