Why Can’t We Stop Scrolling on Instagram? | Nerding Out w/ Rega Jha

Ever wondered why we are the way we are? Why we spend hours scrolling on Instagram and checking if our crush has viewed our stories? Welcome to Vitamin Stree's new show- Nerding Out, where we sit down with passionate people to nerd out about their favourite things. In our first ever episode, we asked Rega Jha about all things social media- why we love it, why we may love it too much, and why that may not be completely our fault. It's the age of the Attention Economy, and we're breaking it down for you. Stay tuned for Episode Two!
Credits:
Host: Rega Jha
Executive Producer: Padmini Vaidyanathan
Creative Director: Anisha Sharma
Writers: Rega Jha, Aayushi Jagad
Director & DOP: Mohit Bhasin
Lead Producer: Anuj Hakked
Associate Producer: Akshat Gupta
Offline Edit: Mohit Bhasin, Eaza Shukla, Ruchika Agarwal
Grade: Ruchika Agarwal
Sound Mix: Akrti
Graphics & Animation: Anuj Hakked
Title Slate Design: Nivedita Sekhar
Camera Attendant: Rahul Mishra
Light Attendant: Shashikant Solanki, Nandadulal Jana, Farrokh Shaikh, Ishwar Suryavanshi
Spot Boy: Ilyas Shaikh, Baba Bhai
Camera Vendor: 1 Stop Cine Digital
Lights Vendor: One Stop Services
Special Thanks: Nisha Vasudevan, Nirali Shah
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[@nabasmitadhar275]

Please cover overthinking and making imaginary situations at our head. Good god i might even make e movie with my freaking thoughts

[@TheSweetindiangirl]

Lol! I too have the same problem 😄

[@akshatanaik8658]

That too negative

[@VitaminStree]

What if we never release our overthinking video because we're overthinking it tho 🥺

[@harshariya553]

Go ahead make a movie 🏆

[@anithasingh8764]

Same!!!! Thank god I'm not alone

[@jagruthimaddela1119]

Rega is the Therapist I didn't know I needed ❤️

[@VitaminStree]

You are the commenter we didn't know we needed! 😬😬

[@afunctioningadult507]

I uninstall Instagram when I feel I'm too addicted to it.. And then I install it back again after a few days😂 but it does help

[@swikruti22]

I do the same thing. I go without instagram for months. And then maybe once in a full moon I'll re-install it, use it for a day and uninstall.

[@akshatanaik8658]

Me in few hours

[@akshatanaik8658]

@@swikruti22 hey, dont you feel urge to use insta?

[@swikruti22]

@@akshatanaik8658 honestly I don't, I try keeping myself busy with other things. I do watch youtube videos and use whatsapp. But I have completely shunned facebook. It is quite natural though. Once you completely get your mind off of Instagram, you'll not feel the urge to use it again and again. :p

[@akshatanaik8658]

@@swikruti22 if I uninstall Instagram I spend equal time on youtube, I'll really have to work on myself😪 thankyou btw❤

[@joblue8065]

Did I just fall? Yeah, in love with her voice 😉

[@thehellyblog]

I am so happy with NERDING OUT

[@devchaturvedi7214]

You make so much valuable content helly I like your book recommendations so much

[@vidhyagokhe7477]

Lol even though this is a super common phenomenon that a lot of people go through I am still feeling personally attacked after watching this video hahaha...

[@VitaminStree]

Team VS literally felt the same while shooting this!

[@ruchimanglunia6209]

This is literally the best video I have seen in a long time! You guys are doing a great job! I am just hoping you guys don’t become a part of the attention economy yourselves 🙈

[@VitaminStree]

*cough* likesharesubscribe *cough*

[@ruchimanglunia6209]

Vitamin Stree 🤣🤣 that’s what i thought 😝

[@muthukothaimeyyappan9159]

2:42 From that screeching sound, I'm guessing BUZZFEED?

[@bhumikac1507]

I am procrastinating work while watching this. Totally explains the gist of the video. Great work Rega Jha! Always been a fan ❤️

[@AndreBorges28]

So great, Rega! This was amazing

[@snehapradhan5591]

Yes, I loved this video too! Also, hey there Andre!

[@tabithadsouza6006]

I absolutely loved this! I think a sustainable lifestyle never really looks at social media addiction as a cause to online shopping among other things, although apps can be super informative ,this detox has multiple benefits. Loved it!

[@VitaminStree]

Thank you so much! We love that you love it 💕

[@khushboogupta9522]

Online detox mode - 🔛

[@khushboogupta9522]

But hey, what about the fact that every other moment I need my phone to help in my studies🤔😑🙃

[@Driedsardins]

This video should be named "why can’t we F*ch stop using Instagram"

[@aditiadvilkar2000]

This is a perfect video at a perfect time. I was thinking about this in the morning when I studied for an hour. As a child studying with deep focus was a regular activity, but today focusing deeply on something came to me as a surprise. We need to improve to being a human again instead of just screen zombies!

[@shreyankpatel2591]

Try an app called 'Forest'. It has helped me alot when I was studying.

[@aditiadvilkar2000]

@@shreyankpatel2591 okay will definitely try, thanks☺️☺️

[@muskangunele]

This is like when you realize you are not useless ur time can cost million when u just want to pass it so u just scroll down and on the other hand one is getting it's pocket fulled OMG mind blown so time is actually very expensive

[@oishi4394]

AFTER TWITTER INSTAGRAM GOT BORING FOR ME 🚶‍♀️

[@himanigautam3995]

Kaha thii aap ...😘......I just uninstalled WhatsApp yesterday n studied 8 hrs .till now ....finalllyyyy happy to see my studies back on track ...🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Golden12395]

Always loved vitamin stree❤Talking about it was really really important. It's addiction is worse than drugs! Relationships and health are at stake. Plz come up with more like this.

[@VitaminStree]

Thank you! Please stay tuned for Episode Two

[@Golden12395]

@@VitaminStree definitely 🥰

[@riyashaw4664]

Please make a video on why can't we stop spending money???? Money on food and shopping 🤣🤣🤣 i really need a video on this as whenever i get some bucks i just literally spend it within 1 day.. from ordering food and things online to going for a movie and eating like a pandaaaaa!

[@shreyankpatel2591]

Watch Matt D'Avella 's videos on minimalism.

[@AasthaHingar]

@@shreyankpatel2591 oh dude. You're my best friend now. I love Matt.

[@shomnadutta]

@@AasthaHingar are u pursuing CA?

[@AasthaHingar]

@@shomnadutta Why do you ask?

[@shreyankpatel2591]

@@AasthaHingar Yeah how good is Matt's content, right? People like him should be more famous instead of logan paul or pewdiepie.

[@simransingh4236]

Thank you for doing this before Social Dilemma came out!

[@varunsingh-xg5fm]

Plz make a video on "Y do we overthink all the time" Plz plz plzz😉

[@harishmithagowda6250]

I read one book atleast a week. I keep deleting my sns. Reading is my obsession. And I also got into scrolling, I keep deleting them

[@sangeethap2408]

Why can't I stop scrolling on vitamin stree? 😄

[@kanikabengani]

Rega Jha is such a powerful, amazing, AMAZING woman♥️💎

[@anakp9620]

The ultimate irony being one has to be online to watch this video 😂 Which I have stumbled across after scrolling through tumblr xD

[@ishta1087]

I was just looking for this specific comment. I am here via KZbin as a subscriber of this channel

[@artyopia]

Please cover the topics of overthinking, leading to depression and self doubt. And anxiety.

[@Vishu1169]

I love how they replaced Amazon with "online mandi"😂😂

[@diwanmal2335]

Wherever I go I found her in black 🖤

[@prernam7743]

2:50 the cutest

[@ramengobbler]

can u do a video on life of female sex workers in india?

[@pragyaverma351]

I need y'all to make a video on how/if zero waste lifestyle will ever work in India?

[@ashwastitripathi8803]

I keep wondering if the attention economy strives to isolate us in a way that makes us feel we cannot go back to people and ecosystems that are always there for us. As a therapist it's an important video to watch because it puts isolation in the center of the argument of how feeling lost and sad without any clue as to why is slowly becoming a part of all our lives.

[@VitaminStree]

That's such an interesting point of view, thank you for sharing!

[@nikitataneja9241]

I loveeeee Rega Jha. This was so insightful. Really excited for more content. ❤

[@khyatirasania1692]

This is one of the best piece of informative content shown in most productive manner I've found. Thanks VStree ❤️

[@VitaminStree]

Sooooo glad you liked it!

[@rupalpandey6831]

Keep it up guys! We youngsters really NEED you.

[@mandalshalini]

Woah!!!

[@pratikskamble]

ummm ... okayyy... now marry me !!!

[@akankshanegi193]

Very ironic and very embarrassing to accept that i paused this video 3 times just to check up on my notifactions **sighs**

[@pastaapastaa6169]

i deleted my Instagram

[@TaraRajendran]

Wow, Rega! This video hit me hard. Convincing video. Much needed! Thanks very much!

[@TS45919]

great video again👍😄 thankfully i m not on insta or snapchat😥

[@debapriyabiswas8900]

I really needed this. Thanks

[@jahnavithentu]

This is best video ❤️I watch this video whenever I find myself falling into attention economy ! I watched this so many times 😂 I can tell all words as she is saying ! Keep making content like this❤️

[@ShwetaGhosh95]

the fact that i know this years back actually its just two years so i did stopped every kind of notifications, then i found myself getting stuck in KZbin the wrost thing ever to be happened now i want to stop this.and this is the video im watching i needed it probably

[@sonalisingh9231]

I keep uninstalling WhatsApp and Instagram every now and then, but everytime I realised ki WhatsApp k bina to kam hi ni chal skta. But it helps!

[@old_gold_coin]

Procrastination can be a interesting topic..

[@Camilla-nh3jl]

Amazing video maam... Btw...Ur really preetttyy❤❤

[@kumarhospital4177]

I literally deleted my instagram account after watching this...it required a lot of willpower tbh...but its sooo much better now!!! Thankyou!

[@manasitanwar9900]

50 dislikes till now from Silicon Valley

[@divyaalokkaushik2102]

Hahah

[@debasmitaroy9367]

Make one on,Making a routine and sticking to it. Btw,i loved this one

[@MishraChinmay001]

Grabbing your attention about not giving your attention online..is also ATTENTION ECONOMY,RIGHT???

[@sagarvermamusic]

Thank you so much for this. Hate to admit it but I really needed this reminder 🙈

[@lopamudradasmohapatra3772]

Wow.. wonderful analysis. Though i m nt captured by social media completely still i wl follow the tricks to stay away more from attention economy.. thanks for making it.. can u do sm analysis on women emotions as they are more emotional everywhr, whr it needs not to be

[@Findingnimboo]

I'm not kidding when i say i quit social media and it improved everything from my relationship with my friends and family to my marks and even gave me time to not be obsessed when things aren't my way. It helped me grow. Now after months when i started it again all i want to do is stop!

[@pia2468]

I read books on mobile for hours and hours... 😅😅 mostly web novels.. Now writing my own.. 😇 but still feel like a mobile addict.. 😞

[@twinkleagrawal53]

Unistall instagram Application and continue to access your account in google chrome or safari. Because it is not as easily accessible like in the application, you will end up scrolling Instagram like 70-80 percent less. Works for me:)

[@VitaminStree]

Great tip! Thank youuu!

[@DSCHIshaGarg]

Omg....this video is a masterpiece..... can't believe I was ignoring myself the whole time.....looks like I m gonna spend some quality time with myself....or read a book I guess 😅... firstly I m gonna turn off my notifications

[@anshikaachuthan2252]

Thanks for making this video. This was super informative.

[@navyasriram9117]

I’m so glad THIS was the first thing I saw in the morning 😂 now maybe the guilt will motivate me to finish my portion 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@iam_ms9723]

Loved that cat 🐱 and your voice too. 💞😍 I uninstalled instagram last year and I never installed it back same with tiktok but I scroll KZbin now but less so I am happy. ✌

[@avipsa4492]

pls change the background in your upcoming videos..i feel, its looking really dull...

[@raupyarv5699]

JUST THE VEDIO I NEEDED:)))))

[@habine8123]

Could you please stop censoring the "fucking"? We're not on American TV xD

[@DheerajThukral]

Why so cute, intelligent, sensible, relatable, humble, and amazing amazing amazing????

[@rahulbhatia1313]

Nahi degi

[@nehaesthetic_07]

Superb video. 😍😍😍😍

[@MissWildChild]

I have this app called 'Your Hour' and its damn useful to get reduce the addiction. Also,turning off all insta,Whatsapp notifications helps a lot

[@AasthaHingar]

Thank you for telling about this application. I will install it.

[@shreyankpatel2591]

Also try 'forest'.

[@AasthaHingar]

@@shreyankpatel2591 I have installed forest, but I don't know to use it.

[@shreyankpatel2591]

@@AasthaHingar It's a simple app to use. You just have to set a timer for how long (maximum 120 minutes) you want to concentrate on something without you checking your phone. Then the app will plant a tree. And if you check your phone in between that time, the tree will DIE. And you definitely don't want your tree to die.

[@MissWildChild]

@@AasthaHingar welcome😄 all the best👍🏻

[@nidhimurdia9454]

Woah..Amazing & informative video. I too stopped using instagram & facebook 3 months back. And Now I am at peace ✌️. And Yes I read more than 15 books this year 😍

[@pawan_rochwani]

Thank you for making this video. Sharing

[@palaksheth8138]

And the irony is.... I found this video after scrolling 😂😂😂

[@mayuridalvi847]

This was so very needed, I kept thinking how do I stop doing what I'm doing. I used to always wake up guilty, I am definitely gonna budget my attention ❤️ great content you guys, thank you❤️

[@sandhya8238]

I really needed something like this. I am very thankful for this piece of information. Thanks a lot ma'am.

[@adash1214]

I was ready to get attacked as "social media addicted"

[@khushboogupta9522]

I already know it...but I need to make myself genuinely realize it over and over again😥😥

[@priyanshusharma3198]

Aankhein khol Di bhaisahab ...thankyou dude !Parda fash Karna Hai sabke saamne ab toh ..

[@abhishekpal3316]

Thank you mam ... I am suffering from phone addiction and now i feel stupid .

[@VitaminStree]

Nooo you're not stupid! The point of our new series is to show you that these everyday questions are legit, and there are reasons behind why you can't put your phone down! Slow and steady, begin disconnecting from online, and move offline! :)

[@abhishekpal3316]

@@VitaminStree yes, I'll do that from now onwards. Thanks for making content like this ..

[@dehlanshandirkayr6182]

This is a really informative video. I liked it. But you are using "fuck" too much. Either don't censor it or don't use it. :)

[@YrrNikky]

I am impressed by that sorry part🌺 So, gifting you myself as a subscriber 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@tanvisharma6879]

Such an eye opener 🙌we need videos like these.....hats off to Vitamin Stree

[@vanshita4166]

amazing amazing amazing video!

[@SaurabhDalvispirit]

I changed my wallpaper my phone crashed. I think mark sir got angry :(

[@kiranmundel313]

Loved all your vedios n Every vedio have a different content Thank u so much vitamin stree For such great vedios love u,,☺️☺️

[@mohammadrafishaik2347]

Thanks for this.

[@bhawnajain4756]

when your desperately want to achieve something but still aren't taking actions for it ..plz cover this one

[@ohnellyneha]

I don't mean to brag but I deleted my Instagram account cuz I knew I wasting too much time on scrolling through mindless shit

[@Where_is_My_Peace]

Last week I took a week of break from Instagram and WhatsApp. I never reply to the texts of people on time, rarely call back and have been titled as " bade log" 😂. But the funny thing is people ask me how I spend my time if I don't use social media, I'm like when did this became a priority. Sometimes I just quit WhatsApp just because I'm fed up with the dumbness of people. Small talks were never my tea. I stopped using Instagram too much because I never show off and was tired of seeing how people were capturing every small thing and posting it. But I still use pinterest for creative ideas.

[@arthia9080]

I have valuable friends who have read useful books about this, and keep calling out my social media addiction. Whatever you mentioned in this video, I have known a while. And yet, this video is intense, and Regha uses simple and very nice words. I have loved Vitamin Stree content! Really helpful content presented in attractive nuggets😊

[@idontcare495]

Thank you so much for finally saying it out loud and clear to our generation! Seriously, we need this advice more than anything right now. I like the time budgeting idea. I would love to see more such videos. SuperLike it!! #don'tbebraindeadscreenzombies!

[@VitaminStree]

#nomorescreenzombies should be a thing!

[@qurretulain7611]

i am not using Facebook Instagram , twitter and Snapchat from past 3 year 😋 but i am on whatsapp

[@leeliyyyyy6920]

Oh i was thinking i was scrolling but turns out they are making us to scroll more and more.. Hmm..

[@ahanashekhar9098]

This is awesome! Love your channel! Keep doing whatever you're doing, but try adding procrastinating, fear, anxieties, and excessive imagination.

[@priaantithakre4445]

I think the problem here might be isolation. You're alone and it sucks if you're an adolescent. That one message or phone call gets immediate attention since it has become a way to interact, to not feel left out.

[@VitaminStree]

You'll find a great community right here in our comments! Adulting is hard, but you're not alone 💖

[@srijanachettri7270]

Video was awesome,somthing very important to even mankind for today as its going downward. And topics u asked about 1)when we dnt watch netflix,game of thrones, all amazing contents ,and 10 people coming to us asking have u watch this that,so that creates a desire to go and watch and once i start ,its goes on for months until something else new comes up.and see those on the cost procastinating,bunking ,taking leave many more. So why is it lke this.. 2)is it really worth it to buy branded clothes which we are paying for "brands" and not only for the product.. 3) how can we be minimalistic pratically ,where complexity structs as people around are all fashion concerned ,changing their wardrobe evryday ..

[@therethewildthingsare]

This was cool. When's the next video out? Because, you know, we've falling into the void and need to watch more about why we are watching more!

[@samaraharjumand5636]

Thank you!💓 Cannot thank you enough! Maybe never! Thank you💘💝

[@upamadas458]

This video made me realize I am not addicted to facebook or instagram, I am addicted to youtube. I took 3 days and disabled one by one app, on the day I disabled youtube, I was depressed. but then I finished one novel. and again I am on youtube. I'll disable it soon. Thank you.

[@charmirawal341]

Screensaver updated ✔

[@Binumoll44]

Why i cant stop clicking on youtuve vidoes is what i wanna know cause deleting insta helps .cant delete my entertainment for free wala youtube!

[@nam9708]

“Do we need all the products that everyone wants to sell us?”

[@adityamadduri5525]

In continuation, watch : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIawkmOHoLWtpNU Tristan Harris explains how companies choose the design elements of the phone to keep gets one's attention.

[@pia2468]

I have uninstalled Facebook and check Instagram once 2 or 3 days twitter once a month KZbin once a day but books and comics app are the once use the most... I still feel like an addict 🙁

[@velvet0221]

I use the feature which comes with both Instagram and KZbin where notification comes after each hour of using !👍 Really helpful...