We Turned our Smartphones Into Dumb Phones for a Month, Here's What Happened

[@TJPHutton]

On remaining useful in small doses: One of the reasons I'm still subscribed after dropping from a bunch of other channels is that every time I watch one of your videos it adds value, it encourages me to build better habits and better relationships (with people, with my health, with technology). A 15 minute video doesn't feel like wasted or unintentional internet time, it feels like an investment in, and a reminder of, a direction I want to be moving.

[@wheezywaiter]

I'm screencapping this comment as a reminder to myself of my own value during times when I'm losing focus. Thank you.

[@GrizzlyGaz]

Spot on @Tom H 👍

[@katieblackmarketmarvel]

Same. Plus I love China.

[@nomadicam]

Yup. Consistently provides value and inspiration in a compassionate funny way.

[@Enviouslordshaxx]

This is too true.

[@mariongorman8206]

My least favorite thing is when I make positive changes and then slowly things just start feeling "normal" again. Classic Calvin & Hobbes - "Happiness isn't good enough for me! I DEMAND EUPHORIA!"

[@alleycaaat]

I can't even remember when that line comes up in a comic, time to dig out my Calvin and Hobbes again! Thanks internet stranger :)

[@mmmmmmmmmmm10]

Oh man, same here. Thats why i get addicted to euphoria producing things, im rarely content.

[@TheLemon420]

It’s the change you enjoy

[@thescholarsjourney661]

This actually has a name! It's called the Hedonic Treadmill. Basically, if you're in your circumstances long enough, it becomes the new "normal", and you don't feel as excited (or upset) about it anymore.

[@480brad]

I just took 18 teenagers to do a humanitarian trip in the Dominican Republic. To qualify, you had to give the leaders your phone for the full 2.5 weeks. It was amazing!! Nobody was just sitting looking at their phones. It was like pre-2000. They got to know each other better, their anxiety was way less, and they had so much fun because they were present. When we started we had to use a crowbar to get their phones. By the end, not one teen said they missed their phones.

That sounds so cool!!

[@_owen.c]

HXP?

[@480brad]

@@_owen.c yes! We were group 1.

[@_owen.c]

@@480brad I was on Group 1 to Jordan. What a great experience. And I’m not gonna lie I actually liked not having a phone for two weeks.

[@480brad]

@@_owen.c I totally agree. It was a breath of fresh air. My kid can’t wait to do it again next summer.

[@sarahwatts7152]

Love the way that the voiceovers sync up, 10/10 comedy

[@alleycaaat]

Aren't they just beautiful?! So satisfying.

[@natechampchurch]

I just discovered you a week ago and have binged so many of your videos. I love your down-to-earth, uplifting, practical, and realistic content. Plus your jokes make me laugh. Thank you for continuing to create and post videos!

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Yes same for me!

[@ndgoliberty]

It’s so worth it to watch from near the beginning. He is/was so funny.

[@calvincassens3787]

Wow same for me! KZbin must be really promoting his stuff lately.

[@celticlass8573]

I second checking out his older stuff as well. He used to make clones of himself.

[@howyoudurrinhunneh]

I'm jealous!

[@LucasBenderChannel]

I'd like to think that our society is slowly transitioning into a phase of reckoning, where we look more sceptically at our phones and especially Social Media. Now that hasn't amounted to anything yet, but I do believe that since more and more lives are negatively affected by it, the public might become more wary. Maybe Social Media will become more like drinking, where it's socially tolerated, but people are alert enough to know, that it's a serious health problem that can lead to dangerous excess.

[@Scrofar]

I'm with you there. I'm fairly positive the reason why Twitter is full of so many "negative nancies" and garbage is because good people are rational enough to stay off Twitter.

[@davidlorang7697]

I feel this exact same way! I believe this movement is in motion. I have already restricted my childrens access to smartphones and social media. It has caused too many problems. Same with Pornography. I learned that lesson the hard way and will educate my children about its negative effects also.

[@AProudDad]

Needed a positive outlook. Thanks for sharing ✌🏻

[@karleyj9706]

That last sentence.. amazing

[@zxbc1]

It's really not very different from watching TV. I remember having a college friend (many years ago, pre-social media) who refused to have a TV in his apartment he shared with 2 other guys. I always thought he was being a dick at the time, but now I realized he was just smart. He said he was raised in a family that doesn't own a TV, and I believe him because he's the most well-read person out of all my friends. Of course in this day and age not having a smartphone would be stupid. But one can exercise the same principle to a large extent and achieve similar results. For me personally quitting twitter and FB was the best decision I made in the past decade, and I have recommended it to everyone I know.

[@MissGimpsAlot]

I *love* the way you explained "unintentional entertainment". That really helps me understand why I've been so frustrated with social media addiction. I couldn't figure that element out. Going into a social media without a specific goal or end in mind.. Thanks!

[@klgherkin]

What Chyna said about preferring Ada to see her reading a book rather than scrolling through her phone has been my motivation from my daughter's birth. I occasionally notice my phone use creep up a bit every now and again but ultimately since becoming a mum I read more and try to confine social media to when she's asleep.

[@celticlass8573]

This video has really reinforced for me, that my choice when I first became a smart-phone user to not put any social media apps on it (even the ones I use) was a good one. Sometimes when I explain to people that I don't access anything (even email) via my phone, people think it's kind of weird and don't understand why. THIS is why! I choose when to engage, and in what manner. I don't need to instantly know when I have an email, or when someone has liked some post, or what the newest shocking "news" is on some celebrity or politician. And there's a LOT I don't need to know at all. This video also was really eye-opening for me, about what it's like for people who are constantly being hammered by their apps. There's the obvious things like distractions, but I was shocked that they felt a profound difference immediately. That's actually really scary!

[@hhholmes714]

Your response reminded me of how my late birth mother might respond. I miss her. I hope you have a blessed day.

[@celticlass8573]

@@hhholmes714 I'm sorry for your loss, but glad it made you think of her. 💙

[@Mykasan]

i dont keep up with everything, so news are old when i find about them. i reduce my use of social media but it still not enough. i do feel disconnected to trends.

[@Hippolyta.]

My city had a pretty bad storm that wiped our power across the city and I was without power and signal for a week and while it was very inconvinient, it felt like a digital detox. It was shocking how quickly I fell into new habits like NOT checking my phone the second I wake up, NOT spending hours scrolling through various apps, NOT doom scrolling but instead using my limited data to check up on necessary news and updates. Instead, my time was spent reading (I read 3 books that week which was 3x my usual amount), did a puzzle, played board games, went on more walks, went swimming etc. Then, once we got power and signal back I was used to my routine of going on my phone too much. I want to delete Instagram but I use it for work and I would theoretically like to delete TikTok but I find it so pleasurable so I limit myself to 90 minutes a day. The whole experience made me realize how much time I actually waste on my phone. duing that week i felt myself almost resorting to a childlike state, aka the last time I didn't have a smart phone or laptop. When I was a kid I spent a lot of time reading and playing outside and didn't pay attention to the news. My week without the internet felt a lot like that.

[@lenorepaletta9267]

I can’t remember what I did before smart phones….😢

[@patrickwalt6903]

Haha I thought the scene of them sitting and talking was actually two separate shots next to each other until they crossed the illusionary barrier.

[@celticlass8573]

I did too LOL.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Yeah, I was confused for a second about why they were filming separately.

[@SirAugwich]

"Do you feel like you were missing anything?" "Say again?" Best joke right there.

[@MsLazyllama101]

I've been without social media for two months now. The first 3-4 weeks definitely felt like overcoming an addiction. I had actual dreams about checking for notifications. But now I no longer have the obsessive compulsion to constantly check my phone.

[@Boobtubeus]

Must’ve been really addicted to dream of notifications lol

[@bluebirdonmyshoulder5633]

I don't have social media except for KZbin but I can relate to the dream thing because I do play puzzle based pc games and have had dreams about solving puzzles in my dreams (example being Portal 1 and 2...yeah).

[@PlaceboEllie]

I swapped to a dumb phone a while back and I could actually recommend getting rid of maps! you get a much better perspective of where you are if you have to memorise directions and keep focused

[@sgtigereye]

I was in high school when my friends all started getting smart phones. My family didn’t have a lot of money and while in college I couldn’t afford one either so I didn’t get a smart phone till I was in my mid 20s. I have to say I was grateful for this because I got to experience how much I hated how addicted people were to their smart phones. Unfortunately now I too am addicted, I try to remind myself however of the good old days and I avoid being rude with my phone while other people are around because I remember how much I hated when people constantly had their phone in their hands instead of making eye contact.

[@theplaguepadart3743]

Honestly i found your channel a few weeks ago. and it was you, both of you. That made me realize how much i use things on my phone. Since then Ive stopped using them as much. Days where i wouldnt use them i was some what in a better mood. Days when i spent more time on Instagram, KZbin i was more moody, less happy. just more tired of the people in the world. And its because there is so much negativity, Stupidity, and just people being bad people that my day would be ruined. so now a week or so in not using them as much i feel happier. Social media was ment to bring us together from all around the world but it doesnt, it makes us dislike one an other more and more. makes us feel like were not good enough.

[@ignorantenlightenment]

The most annoying thing or one of the most I’ve found about constant smartphone use is the phantom vibrations I get

[@anires1195]

I have always had vibration turned off. Either noise or muted. I think it’s better and I’ve never had fake noise of a ding

[@Brinxy13]

Turn off notifications, then you have to actually remember to check for things and arent constantly being alerted. Thats partially why I don't want a smartwatch, its just instant notifications all the time.

[@user-wx4st8fc2b]

I switched to a flip phone and it took a few months for the phantom vibrations to go away. It was really weird.

Omg, YES! Or even checking my phone because I thought I herd it

[@jaminwaite3867]

I never have my phone turned up or even on vibrate unless I’m expecting a call/alarms

[@StudioArancini]

I find walks really helpful for tuning out the noise of social media. Non-fiction books are good too.

[@KyleWilliamsMusic1]

I love fiction books

[@StudioArancini]

@@KyleWilliamsMusic1 also good!

[@ZombieATAT]

I've never owned a smart phone. KZbin is the closest I get to social media and my interactions here are limited to the occasional feedback post (which is the intended purpose of the comment section). I replaced my PC with a tablet about 15 years ago, it stays at home with minimal notifications turned on. I'm Gen X :)

[@remmirath42]

As someone who *actually* doesn't have a smartphone, I can confirm that I flock to my computer all the time.

[@stalesunday]

same

[@therealandrewlund]

Same. At least the computer is upstairs.

[@kevinschultz6091]

Mostly the same - I own a smartphone, but I never got into the habit of carrying it around. As such, I only have it on me if I'm deliberately choosing to carry it - usually if I'm travelling somewhere. But yeah, I spend a LOT of time on conventional bulletin boards on my regular computer.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

I held out for a long time. I was proud that I was a dumbphone only kinda gal. I did have to rely a lot on my printer and would print out maps before heading anywhere new, so it was a bit time consuming. I also had to call my mom a few times to explain that I was lost and if she could please google the street corner I was on and how to get to my doctor's appointment from there. GPS and maps was the biggest reason I wanted a smartphone. I have tried to live like Wheezy though and keep my apps to a minimum. It does creep up though I've noticed.

[@remmirath42]

@@evercuriousmichelle If/when I get a smartphone, it will probably also be because I want a map with GPS. Unknown street corners haven't been a problem for me, but small footpaths and unmarked hiking trails can be hard to navigate when you can't see where you are on a printed map. (I'd probably still print out a map though - I don't want to rely on a device that runs out of battery power so quickly.)

[@lizs6126]

Was eagerly awaiting this video! Lol love the black-and-white voice-over lip syncing clips. It sounds to me like you all are less addicted to your phones than I am, and good for you for making the change. Good motivation for me. I did delete all the social media apps a couple months back but get sucked into using them in the web browser, like you said you do sometimes. I just started trying the iPhone time limit for apps a few days ago, so it warns me that time's up for the day and I can say 'ok but just give me 15 more mins' ...results tbd.

[@nickliovich]

I just disabled the browser on my phone to try to prevent this!

[@Mimi-Forever]

I've been doing something similar. About a year ago I started using TikTok and I was ADDICTED. I didn't want to stop using it, but I didn't want to spend 4h a day on it either. I put a timed locked on the app and gave the password to people I trust that I see everyday. Its worked amazingly! Over time I've added other apps to the timer: Instagram, Twitter, news apps, etc.. I've also been lowering the amount of time per day I can spend on the apps. I rarely miss the apps, and having that hurdle of asking someone to grant me more time on an app is enough to prevent me from doing it 90% of the time. (It's also a little embarrassing 😅) A lot of people have told me that they don't like this idea because it's embarrassing and they don't want to be dependent on other people. But the way I see it, these apps are literally made to be as addicting as possible. So I see my method as a way to counteract the addictiveness, not as a failing on my part.

[@LauraGardnerYoga]

I was also addicted to tiktok when I discovered it a couple of years ago, I tried a timer app but it was just one that required a password that I knew so I would just enter the password telling myself I would just do 5 more minutes then that would turn into a couple of hours. In the end I just deleted it after a month. It’s a shame because I really enjoyed it but I couldn’t figure out how to use it for a reasonable amount of time. I might try giving the password to someone else that way I have to stop when the timer runs out.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

What timer app do you use?

[@Mimi-Forever]

@@evercuriousmichelle I use the built in feature that comes with iPhone. But I bet androids have something similar

[@drew2dee2]

11:36 love how you synced up the "yeah" lmao

[@bclikesyou]

Relating big to Chyna at 9:55. Whenever my wife and I go for walks, I'm always the one grumbling about the cars going 50 thru neighborhood streets.

[@mignoncobra]

I laughed harder than I should at the "let's scroll our charger apps" re-enactment! lol It was brilliant.

[@mattjensen1020]

Who else tries this multiple times a week only to redownload the apps within a day or two without fail?

[@zxbc1]

I quit Twitter and FB three years ago, and it was the best decision in my life in the last decade. I have cut down on reddit time also and still trying to cut youtube time. I think there are shades of gray in the social media umbrella. For example, if you use the privacy versions of them (Nitter, Invidious, Bibliogram) you are already mitigating a lot of the problems (basically cuts out all suggestions by algorithm that lure you into wasting more time), and I now use a browser addon to redirect all these links to the privacy version to view them. This way you don't miss any useful information while staying completely free of algorithms. The other thing is, I have spent a lot of time trimming down my youtube/reddit subscriptions/follows, to the point of almost only having educational/science/hobby type content available. I find that just about 80% of my previous follows do not really contribute to my wellbeing, they were added either impulsively or indulgently. After doing so I can actually spend less or the same amount of time on a platform, but obtain more useful information and waste less time.

[@bighouse5804]

just get a nokia instead. perfect solution for me. i still have access to everything on my computer (which i'm never THAT far away from)

[@cathjohnson6560]

Just challenged my sister to coming off FB, IG and KZbin with me for 1 mth. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@Kiwi_DeFruit]

0:58 "It's never about being hard... depending on what you're doing" SIR 😂💀

[@riley3984]

One of the biggest things that helped me use social media less (in addition to not having the apps on my phone) is that I log out every time I close the site and removed the websites from my most visited tabs on my browser. That additional step of having to intentionally seek it out and intentionally log in each time I want to use social media eliminates a lot of mindless checking that I'm doing out of habit and has me using it mainly when I consciously want to

[@starchtrek7263]

Love this style of videos and you both have a wonderful sense of humour! PLEASE make an update video in a few weeks about this, I’d love to know how you’re doing with this change! And I’m deleting the KZbin app from my phone right away!

[@powerpuff4ever]

I went into my screen time to see what apps I use the most to try to do a similar purge and it turns out I mostly use my phone to read ebooks and study on language apps. That said, I still had over 150 apps downloaded and seeing that what I actually used are activities that I want to keep up, it helped me finally bite the bullet and delete all the things I really don’t use. No more games, no need for 10 different photo editing apps when I don’t even post on Instagram, no more Instagram! My phone is way less cluttered right now and I finally understand that the anxiety I used to have when trying to declutter my apps previously was unfounded.

[@AymanSully]

Chyna is hilarious 😂 "same to me about me", "oh you talking to me?" lmao 9:07

[@agnesnathalie]

Just taking a moment here to compliment Chyna's wit. She's so funny and her comedic timing is brilliant! Now about social media, I only use my phone for WhatsApp and music these days and it's super liberating. No Instagram, no Twitter, no Facebook, don't have any of it. More time for books!

[@PrettySmileySloth]

Do you mind me asking if you have KZbin on your phone or did you watch this on a computer? I would love to remove all the things from phone too but I often struggle with deleting KZbin because I mainly watch it before I go to bed and that wouldn't work so well with my laptop I think..

[@maggiemmoore]

@@PrettySmileySloth Try a tablet. A cross between a phone and a laptop. I don't have KZbin or Twitter on my phone. I don't do twitter or you tube on my laptop. A small Samsung tablet is perfect.for bedtime.

[@therainbro]

“It’s not about being hard… depending on what you’re doing.” I just died laughing 😂

[@dstinnettmusic]

4:35 This gave me the most intense nostalgia for a time before I had a smartphone. I honestly think this is a way healthier relationship with the internet. I remember being sad when I had to pull myself away and thrilled to get back to it, like a good video game or tv show. It also would not be healthy for my brain if I could just play Pokémon all the time (wait….) and likewise it isn’t good for me to get access to the social internet and it’s memes and conflict and conversations all the time. Hmmmm…. 🤔

[@UsagiOhkami]

I love the Drunk History vibe of this video when they do the reenactments. I always want to use my smart phone less, but I tend to bring my apps back when I'm in an anxiety hole and need to distract.

[@gloria6673]

Wheezy News ROCKS! I didn’t delete a thing off my phone, but started to doodle and color with gel pens and love the quiet time in the present I spend doing that. Has helped my anxiety and general mood overall. But, it’s all about finding the right pens. ☺️

[@puppsmcgee74]

I’ve removed apps off my phone to keep me from yelling at people on Facebook and whatnot. I get stressed out and then I also worry about everything going on in the world. So I do get some relief with my own mental health when I’m not constantly on Facebook or TikTok or whatever. But then I also feel horrible because I have the ability to turn a sort of blind eye to what’s going on in the world whereas so many others still have to live through those horrible things. I can still read the news online but I sort of lose out on the immediate response of help for those in need. Everything is so complicated.

[@volvacations2186]

I therapist told me once about passive fun vs active fun. Passive fun (watching TV, movies having the fun brought to you) can lead to sadness. Active fun (park, playing a sport, knitting) leads to happiness

[@cheery-hex]

that's interesting. probs b/c you're engaged in the activity

[@Taylor_King]

You should try an app called Stay Focused. You can block certain apps according to certain conditions; schedule/time, or you need to do x minutes of such and such to unlock them. It's great. I keep Facebook and insta locked all day, then just unlock them for 5 minutes a day, I zoom around them checking notifications (none of which end up being particularly important) and then it locks it again after 5 minutes. Really gives you an understanding of how much time you would usually spend on apps like that. There's also desktop apps/browser extensions which do the same thing.

[@pianoplayeh]

I deleted Facebook after the 2020 primary and have never looked back. It was giving me so much anxiety, what with all the angry debates. I occasionally still go on to check up on something here and there, but I have no desire to endlessly scroll. The secret I found is if i don’t post or comment, i feel much less need to keep opening it up again to see if people have responded etc. I don’t miss it one bit and I’m so much happier. now my drug of choice is KZbin and Reddit, and this video is inspiring me to reduce those as well! Probs my cut Reddit out entirely. KZbin I still think has a lot of value, with channels like yours! Thanks!

[@lekiscool]

Honestly 90% of my phone usage is listening to youtube in the background. XD

[@Segkee]

When I scroll social media I am searching for only one thing: an excuse.

[@strat1227]

4:12 lmao I love how the sigh overdubs the next clip

[@davidwayne9982]

I have that stuff on mine--- I just DON"T USE IT. My phone is never turned on unless I NEED TO MAKE A CALL... I carry it when I'm out for EMERGENCIES ONLY. OR if I need to make a call- or take a picture.. NO INTERENET BS- including email, messages, all that stuff... and if I'm driving IT"S OFF.. completely..

[@pwhitewick]

2:12 ah that's just reminded me to see how my latest is doing!

[@veronicameeks9056]

I put an app blocker on my phone that is flexible with if you want a time limit, time if day or total block for each app. If I ever find myself using an app too much, I switch on the blocker for a time limit. I already read a 500 page book in 2 weeks and went on a hike during my free weekend. I also feel less depressed because my time isn't getting zapped.

[@xliquidflames]

I tried this and what ended up happening is I would look up and realize I had just spent 6 hours sitting at my computer instead of breaking that up into small chunks throughout the day on my phone. Wow, that was quite a sentence. But I sat my computer forever.

[@Rachel-xf3op]

I’ve gotten a lot better recently about curating my social media use. For the most part, I no longer spend time looking at things that make me angry or unhappy, which was a huge problem for me before. It feels obvious, but it was hard to recognize and stop, so I’m very proud of myself. There’s still more I could do to reduce or improve my phone time, but I know I can do it because of the steps I’ve already made.

[@rachel.schmidt]

This is one of the best experiments you two have tried. I’m always super tempted to try this, but it’s hard 😓

[@davidlorang7697]

Your answer should tell your addicted! It is difficult, but your life will be so much better! I applauded you for the effort of quiting, should you choose to do this!

[@rachel.schmidt]

@@davidlorang7697 you are right, I will definitely consider trying this! Thanks for the encouragement 🙂

[@everydayfun9531]

I'd Rather try the challenge and see how challenging it is and ofc If I wanna go somewhere I can always ask someone to come with me should I Struggle with directions gotta use your Brains than using the Smartphone.

[@Macieks300]

What's wrong with googling things you wanna know and going into a learning rabbit hole? That's literally one of the best uses of the internet out there. The fact that you have any information just one search away is amazing.

[@zxbc1]

The problem for me is I tend to go too deep and eat into time that I need to spend on other more important responsibilities, and end up procrastinating on the latter. The other problem is, although "rabbit hole" learning can be fun, it's actually not very productive. The theory being that systematic learning is more effective since you place knowledge into a system instead of individual spots scattered in your brain. I find that the kind of stuff I read by digging into Wikipedia rarely retain in my brain. On the other hand, the stuff that I made a point about researching as part of an assignment (either through work or personal project) tend to stay in my brain much better, simply because I am able to latch it onto the project itself.

[@naturenut4550]

I really like the internet for learning new things and for doing research on products before I buy them. It helps me make more informed decisions after I see what’s out there. I don’t use it to look for entertainment. Just informational purposes.

[@fluttzkrieg4392]

The "Random googling" hits hard for me. It's almost like a compulsion whenever I'm bored. I'm currently trying to simply type down what I wanna google on notepad if I'm on the PC or some text app if I'm on my phone. I noticed that for 95% of the things I type, I look back at them 5 minutes later and think "Why the hell did I wanna search that?". I think it just makes you think when it's staring back at you after curiosity about it dies down.

[@prettiestpigeon]

I really liked the editing of this video & the dramatic black & white shots.

[@stacylitwin1466]

The acted out commentary is top tier entertainment, I love it lol

[@turtlepenguinXkizuna]

Argggghhhhhh. My husband and I always talk about how we’re on our phones too much. We have a 2-year-old daughter and what you said about “one of us is interacting with her and the other one is on a phone break” like oof. That is very relatable. I make excuses for myself because I’m a foreigner in another continent and otherwise I’d have no access to English, and I was a stay at home parent so I “needed” the social aspect of my smartphone, but I really don’t like how it dominates our lives and I don’t like the message it sends to our daughter. Thank you for this video, apparently I really needed it! Going to be deleting apps tonight!

[@Micahlee_19]

I keep Instagram (my only social media) and KZbin off of my phone during the week, and allow myself to use it on weekend. But even then, I find myself scrolling for a little while and then going down an inevitable rabbit hole and feeling yucky and getting rid of it for the rest of the weekend. It's so tempting to want to chuck my phone into a lake, but things like a camera, maps, and dual-authentication apps for work just make it too useful to ever fully get rid of.

[@JRR0013]

I went 50 years of my life not strapped to a phone or apps. I can take them or leave them, but I do need YT and ways of looking stuff up on the computer. I have tried to explain this to my daughter, who is 23, but she is strapped to her phone, social media, and will scroll for hours. She gets angry with me when I leave my phone in the other room and can't hear the tone of her texting me. I would rather have my land line and freedom when I'm out and about. Love you guys!

[@FensFirewood]

The B&W recreations need “dramatization” in the corner or else I get confused /s Great video WW, keeps getting better and better!

[@geological]

I thought you had two different camera angles set up because the back wall looked like two different areas of the room, until Chyna patted your arm at 3:36 and it tripped me out :P

[@Atheria444]

Craig is cracking me up! Twitter is SO toxic and angry...actually, MOST social media is toxic. For those who are too afraid to totally toss out their smartphone (needed for Lyft/Uber, for example), you can severely handicap your iPhone/Android by uninstalling all social media apps, email apps, etc. Then, turn off cellular data and WiFi. Finally, turn off notifications. Literally only use the phone to make/receive calls and receive/send texts.

[@stacycreates24]

I think you need a light phone. It lets you talk and test, however there’s no social media at all and the screen is monochrome!

[@boosey06]

"unintentional entertainment" yesss i need to write down what you said about that. I have felt that and haven't been able to articulate it so well

[@chloecap5579]

I can't stop googling because if I don't have access to imdb pages to figure out what I know that actor from, what am I even doing on earth?

[@ainnothin9854]

Never go to Twitter. Poor Chyna couldn't even use the Weather 🤣 Also she flipped that guy off?! 😃

[@EricBrokeIt]

OOOOOHHHHhhhhh Wezy...... please go listen to the podcast Smashing Security Episode 275, specifically the second half where they talk about how BetterHealth did a data harvest on phrases spoken in a patient session and then sold that data to data brokers for advertising use. Dark stuff. Please don't use them as a sponsor.

[@scrubs4everr]

This is so enjoyable honestly..love the comedy. And I love them interact as a couple

[@IndieCthulhu]

I used to be an avid watcher back in the 2009-2011 days. Recently found you again and you have inspired me to make changes in my life to be a better person. Thank you.

[@hayleysommers3918]

Okay watching this made me finally commit to deleting TikTok and other social media off my phone. I’ve been considering it for a while, and I’ve finally done it.

[@straightgrrrrrizzly]

"it's never about being hard, depending on what you're doing" - craig, 2022

[@pop-uptheatre7663]

Same I deleted all my social apps and feel amazing. My brain no longer feels like it has 40 apps open all the time. Not scrolling through thousands of people screaming at each other all day. Someone pointed out that pre-internet our generation had no choice but to use our imagination constantly at times of solitude and we felt our feelings without too much distraction, but this generation have never had to do that which is so sad and terrifying. Society is overwrought and anxious and yet so reluctant to look to their phones as a primary source of constant anxiety and information overload. Hopefully one day it comes full circle

[@stevenanderson2930]

Something I have looked for in the past is an App that would limit the amount of screen time I could use in a single instance. For example I want something that will shut my screen off after 5 minutes(especially in certain apps) and then maybe have a cool down before I can open it again. I like having the option to use all of the functionality of normal apps but I hate how they are designed to keep you scrolling. Most of the things I have seen give you certain time limits per day but I think I'd want something to prevent even a single instance of extended use. Have you ever seen something like that?

[@amanamanasra6304]

Look up bark

[@ennastrider6961]

I have an android and I use StayFocused. It allows you to put how long you want your on app duration to be and how long you want the cool down time.

[@naomig3168]

If you have an android there is something like that built in. If you go to Digital Wellbeing in settings there is an app timer option. You can set how long you want to be able to use the app. Once the time is up the app shuts off and you can't open it again until the next day

[@stevenanderson2930]

@@ennastrider6961 this is exactly what I've been looking for thanks.

[@placeb0fication]

@@naomig3168 thank you. I've tried several apps that were ultimately irritating or janky. I setup the android Wellbeing one last night and already love it. I like the options it has and how it gives you subtle warnings when time is going to run out - like your screen going greyscale and time warnings that don't interrupt your current activity.

[@wtk6069]

I'm wanting to get rid of my smart phone so bad, but it's required for work. I'm so looking forward to when that changes, and I can drop this electronic ball and chain.

[@everydayfun9531]

You could have a Dumb phone instead of a Smartphone while you work you only need to attend calls not do Other S*** that you do on your Smartphone like scrolling...

[@portman8909]

@@everydayfun9531 Some people need to read emails on the go though.

[@dirtbikeaustin]

"The integrity of my pants pocket" Already laughing seconds in... The subtle humour is great man lmao.

[@jkwatcher47]

I too had an issue with being sucked into Reddit and was going to delete it but I found the mobile browser version on my phone to be a WAY less addicting experience. I just see my feed of groups I’ve joined. It hides the popular and news feeds (which is where I get sucked in). It limits my feed to just the top posts I haven’t seen recently, so it doesn’t just keep scrolling. I am now just checking Reddit MAYBE once a day and for a short moment to see what is going on in groups that actually improve my day.

[@savannah4439]

“My relationship with the integrity of my pants pocket” way to flex that your pants have pockets big enough for your phone 😂

[@OrchidAlloy]

Get men's pants

[@jessicaneal8553]

I loved the voice over combos you did!

[@kenliu1]

the irony of a youtuber saying that they put their smartphone away

[@scottbagan7610]

Imagine going back to the 90s before this technology stuff took over. Ah, Good Times.

[@portman8909]

Like I do today, I'd be using a desktop back then. Hard to enjoy media or get anything productive done on a phone. Smartphones are only handy for checking emails and light browsing.

[@scottbagan7610]

@@portman8909 i agree in fact i just quit my delivery driver job which required a smartphone and got a job in teslas factory. Throwing the smart phone away. Going back to desktop and flip phone with no internet.

[@TinglesmithASMR]

I tried "no watching WheezyWaiter for a month". Nearly died... Really interesting video as always :)

[@mariemcgregor1884]

You’re reference to hedonic adaptation reminded me of the science of well being class from Yale (it’s available free online) and I’d love to see you two go through the class for a month

[@ekanshdeepgupta658]

Imagine not looking at your phone all the time, but instead having a camera shoved in your face.

[@jennrodriguezdaluz]

i can't wait to say "you are delightful, i can't wait to get to know you" to my husband of ten years.

[@Carolll9]

The books Digital Minimalism, Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts and How To Do Nothing really helped reduce my iPhone consumption and mindless scrolling. It really is a pandemic. We need to relearn to just sit with our thoughts and nothing else. Our attention is valuable and we give it away for free whenever we log into these platforms. They’re not making us better but dumber. Use that time to do something that serves you and not a big corporation. Love your videos!

[@sassysaguaro4906]

For anyone wanting to try it, most phones have an elderly ease of use setting, and it certainly dumbs a phone down to the basics

[@sunnyrivero7343]

“Why does everything go back to normal? Why can’t it always be wonderful?” Feels like there’s a video in there somewhere…

[@benedixtify]

You should have locked your phones in a box under the earth, and bought flip phones with no internet access. That’s the true test. 😄😄😄

[@ichoosejoy2712]

Similar to what I did. I have my smartphone in the bottom of a storage box and I just use a computer for online shopping, no social media but for a phone I use a dumbphone

[@catherinegrace7354]

Thank you both, you’re such an amazing team.. love all your videos and content , keeps me going everyday .. lots of love from Ireland 💕💕💕

[@andrewblawson]

I think I could manage this for my phone, but falling into KZbin rabbit holes on my laptop is my big productivity killer.

[@johanlahti84]

I remember sitting at the table as a kid, reading the on the nutrition labels and such because there wasn't anything else there to do. Nowadays I just pick up the phone and know less about the stuff I eat! Haha

[@jessicaganzert7130]

This video made me realize how many books I could be reading if I wasn't scrolling all the time

[@bakoyma]

This inspired me

[@DSadek]

The irony of watching this and enjoying it on ur phone is just..👌🏼👌🏼

[@Teaparamiporfavor]

I learned a lot from this. I wish I saw this years ago when I got a smart phone.

[@amonynous9041]

I take photos, listen music, phone calls and sms, but really rarely. Turned off notifications long time ago, still use apps but on my own terms. Imagine if your drill or hammer sent you notifications every day. "hey u haven't used me today", so annoying.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

I stopped reading and watching anything news related and removed all social media apps and programs that didn't contribute positively to my mental well-being from my phone. I found that I am genuinely significantly happier and more attentive to my family, hopeful and confident, with more time in my day to be a better listener, friend, father and husband. I think I found what people on social media seem to be striving after (outside of personal gratification and acceptance); happiness. Who knew that getting rid the very thing that people crave would make you a happier person?

[@emlylemly9748]

I took Facebook off my phone back in February and once the addiction was broken I realized I was much happier without it constantly in front of my face.

[@AdamViklund]

Those B&W recreations were absolute gold, Craig! Great stuff, man!

[@UnobtrusivImaginator]

07:41 Craig: "I guess I'll go grab the divorce papers... I- I had 'em ready!" Chyna: "Could you grab me a pen too?" Me: Likes video. 😜 I love how you guys are so loving and supportive and yet also in a state of vicious mockery™. It bringeth joy

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Love thr thumbnail on this one 🤣 How do you square HAVING to use social media as your job and trying to become less addicted to it? That must be such a weird position to be in?? I used the Internet SO MUCH this week I actually got bored of it. But that's only cos I do the KZbin on my Google browser on my phone. Not having the app makes it just that little bit harder to do stuff 🤣 What I find scariest is the scrolling addiction. I grew up on Tumblr in the golden age of 2012 - 2016, so a large chunk of my teen years ingrained a habit that to this day I still catch myself doing. I use KZbin only (deleted everything else) but I STILL scroll through the menu like a zombie 😬 whhhhyyyyy

[@mrcurtis73]

I get WAY too big of a kick out of your "shirt"! 🤣 I dig your content too, though, so it's all good.