Why I Don’t Use A Smart Phone | Ann Makosinski | TEDxTeen

[@itsdanwild]

To summarise her speech, as the great teacher Robin Sharma says: "Addiction to distraction is the death of creative production".

[@Spitoasa]

her parents test her, to see if is some smartness under his pretty face :D:X ADN smartness . you'r lucky she dont eat all that electronic parts:)) :D Sry...a joke :)))))

[@Happyminds360]

i truely agree with u .addiction destroys

[@Force1Com]

I find it disturbing that there are people in society who consider it "controversial" if you want to take a break from social media...? Imho, that's just really fucked up.

[@healthshortsusa8149]

Rosela B she own a macbook...

[@MegF142857]

Ooo... I like that quote. Nice comment! So is it bad that I'm listening to her talk while I'm playing a video game? LOL! ;-)

[@Abmotsad]

I don't own a cell phone of any sort. When people ask me how I manage to live without a smart phone, I always reply, "Very peacefully."

[@rexertoniaraer2812]

How are you writing then,liar?

[@rexertoniaraer2812]

@@Occultastic oh

[@rexertoniaraer2812]

@@Occultastic but still,bruh,he must be having at least ONE cell phone

[@jenlinds1]

Rexertonia Raer Wow. Quick to judge. He didn’t say he didn’t use the internet.

[@Abmotsad]

@@rexertoniaraer2812 1) Interesting predicate structure. 2) "At least one"? Do people typically have MORE than one? 3) No, not even "at least" one.

[@gobabygogo]

i’m 18, have been on social media since i was 11. too much of my life has revolved around the online world. i’ve deleted all my social media, and getting a flip phone! i’m excited to experience and reconnect the real world once again ☺️💗

[@faith3710]

PROUD OF YOU!!

[@amartayade7501]

👍👍

[@Wald4267]

A flip phone bruh it’s not the 90’s anymore

[@gobabygogo]

@@saddestfemme yay go us! i feel so free 💗

[@faith3710]

@@Wald4267 doesn’t matter what year it is, the real world still exists and it’s awesome that they want to reconnect with it! 💗

[@reneeware8964]

She’s brilliant and her parents are to be commended and credited for giving her a great start in being different and creative. She most definitely is not superficial👏🏽👏🏽

[@mollypinto4666]

Totally agree. I wish my daughter would take heed. My grandson gets everything he wants😢

[@buzzplayer2944]

unfortunately, I'm seeing this on my smart phone

[@priyamalik9970]

buzz player me too

[@capncrunch4864]

Fortunately*

[@TheHealthConscounist]

Exactly... why encourage people to not use it, instead of teaching them how to use it for actually useful things, as important as acquiring new useful knowledge?

[@tonyt8271]

hence why you're seeing this and not the one on the stage.

[@shivamkumarshivendu9663]

Carlos Sanchez I agree! We have a productive thing in our hand if used politely!

[@ji8198]

I admire her parent's parenting style 😊😍🥰

[@milonroy5472]

Hi

[@victorwelkin9136]

I like how she seamlessly took off her high heels.

[@sloth1021]

Yea but why did she bring them if she is gunna take them off

[@deusxyz]

@@sloth1021 probaly to get through security lol

[@mctripp2893]

I didn't even realize she took them off lol

[@dharma_star]

I guess you guys didn't notice that edit.Look again.There's a long shot,then an abrupt medium shot(where she says:"So...").Check from 1:53-1:55 There's an obvious fraction(however small) of missing footage there. You'll also notice that her sentence rhythm goes off a bit. I'm betting that the editor/director decided to edit out the part where she took her shoes off.It's all about optics man:)

[@overkillblackjack2910]

Call me shallow, but to me that is so unattractive.

[@NothingButAComment]

loner kids grow up to have the best personalities - they become who are they are MEANT to be

[@shantanu5800]

Agreed

[@Amy_is_lost]

Hi khaleesi 😃👋

[@zoowing2635]

@@Amy_is_lost lol didnt notice. oh, and she is angry :|

[@ameerkherbawi8466]

No one meant to be anything, you just get affected by your circumstances and become who you are.

[@NothingButAComment]

​@@ameerkherbawi8466 we are most "ourselves" as kids. The communities we grow up in shape our personalities by teaching us what is 'appropriate' and what is not. Growing up 'alone' means there are less people we try to adapt to or please and end up being a true-er version of ourselves than those who grow up with close ties and strong communities.

[@russelpasamontehabla]

I grew up from a poor family so I had no choice but to make my own toys because my parents just simply couldn't afford to buy one. People in our place call me the "scientists" coz I always make toys or tools out of scrap materials. That developed my skills until I ended up being a Mechanical Engineer.😂

[@AnkitRaj-rd2oy]

Same bro

[@AnkitRaj-rd2oy]

Also told my younger brother to make toys and science project and sometimes I work with him.

[@siddiqsyed5056]

😂😂i am also a mechanical engineer

[@RedFox0333]

The lady has a point.. Broke my phone screen and have spent a month waiting for it to be fixed (because of mail problems). In the absence of quick entertainment, I find myself being more productive.

[@imedsly8027]

Same. When my phone was stolen and my parents didnt buy me one, i topped my class after always falling short before when i had a phone to help with "school stuff"

[@valex5740]

This is one of the most inspiring videos I’ve ever seen. I kind of regret how I gave up creativity growing up. I used to regret it already but NOW I really understand the loss I had. I’m going to try to start again

[@rebeccajones726]

It's never too late to start!

[@melaniejean85]

So, it's a year later. How'd it work out for you? Happy 2023!

[@versewriter8123]

I was an RN working in ER but was always an aspiring poet. I didn't start a successful career in it until I was fifty two.

[@ajman460]

Let's just be real, life was working without smartphones. In fact we can make arguments it was better.

[@rashafella]

Absolutely not. People just need to learn self discipline and to have interests in things with substance instead of spending 3hrs a day on TikTok loading up on ignorance (because they aren't watching the few science posts)

[@razorsedg3563]

Yes, indeed. I was a teen in the 80's when we manually did everything from playing sports to filling out applications with a pen and paper. They wonder why kids are so obese nowadays and addicted to social media for self worth. And Mtv played music 24/7!!

[@g6ob812]

I feel like it isnt so simple. The internet can be great and helps entertain you, and generally help us communicate and be social. Though there is a very fine line between watching videos, using social media, talking to friends; and spending 8 hours doing absolutely nothing for a slight amount of attention. I have seen people on Social Media like Tik Tok who shape their entire personality off of doing a dance and getting money. Thats crossing the line. Some people are insane.

[@suscrieforsubscribing1146]

Yeah man great comment section

[@edrodriguez4822]

No

[@StrivingforSelfSufficiency]

This young woman is amazing. Her talk is applicable to adults in so many ways too.

[@andrewl5095]

Home education is the key to this fine young lady.

[@EmanNagi]

Well said.

[@geethuvarghese9103]

That's true.. N a parent who can listen n actually spent time clearing her childish doubts.. U see.. That task is a task, that takes everyone to task.. 😂 Like if u agree..

[@catwoman2596]

It's not allowed now...parents are harassed.

[@knickerlover1974]

Nobody wanted to hang out with her at school? I wish she'd been at my school. I'd have hung out with her. Smart girl. Greetings from the UK.

[@Cookie34389]

Your parents are brilliant and they molded you into something you don’t really see anymore. Something so special and underrated. I hope you pass this parenting style onto your children

[@dcottonsecret]

very sharp mind she is... good parenting resulting good children.

[@BigTuna69VCR]

Good parenting resulting in good chicken.

[@khanhnguyen-wc2wf]

Big Herm Never mind the speech...chicken is yummy

[@derffurwood4820]

This is a tough one. At 1st I thought that depriving a child of toys inhibits their developing minds (imagination, creation, problem solving) but on the other hand the way Ann was raised seems to have heightened all that and more. Share this video with everyone in the world.

[@doccumentaries6321]

smartphone helps me in lot of situations in my life ,i actually learnt new language ,improved my english,helped me to take notes of my friends and write them later to win time on better stuffs , i think its basically about controlling the technology, if the smartphone was limited in some things it would be much more helpful

[@rollandjoeseph]

This women is way above her counterparts age, good for her and her parents for directing her in her strengths! Great talk!

[@liquid_c0urage]

Usually when we see someone talking about himself we say he's bragging, but it isn't always like that. I think Ann wasn't cringey, she told an interesting story. All the people on TedTeen are like that. Moreover, she is actually clever and beautiful.

[@MikeKincaid79]

What an inspiration! Our society has hope. I hope and pray that my daughters turn out as insightful and imaginative as this young lady.

[@sarahsheepdog]

Holy fuck that outfit is life. Black leather pants, black sweater, bubble gum pink heels.

[@larryfick1899]

The outfit doesn't make people successful ;)

[@sarahsheepdog]

Larry Fick who cares?

[@lordofwar528]

yeah thats a bad bitch right there

[@samuel-z3o]

Who cares about clothes

[@sarahsheepdog]

POTATO Like 2/3 of the planet?

[@roch.el_]

I liked seeing that she took off the high heels. There's no reason to pain yourslf

[@sillychalky8671]

She did what! 🤦‍♂️

[@julianserafica5139]

You are true

[@liyah2k]

@@sillychalky8671 why is that so shocking?

[@sillychalky8671]

@@liyah2k what do you mean?

[@liyah2k]

@@sillychalky8671 You said “She did what! 🤦‍♂️” So, I’m asking why that is shocking to you?

[@Momma_AL]

Smart girl! She's going to go far. And I love that she kicked off her heels.

[@ilovejclove7516]

allison tamouzian me too looks a lot better too.

[@munachimchukwuma1479]

allison tamouzian the kicking off heels part was legit my favorite part of this video.

[@devkanyadhyade8744]

Me too

[@johnnyshae2601]

I like her. She's very grounded

[@ck8536]

allison tamouzian smart phones, or any smart device, are addictive and are meant to do just that. The Silicon Valley schools which the tech tycoon executives’ kids attend do not allow smart devices but they push these devices on everyone else.

[@your-regina]

Good reason, here's mine: I'm poor

[@AstroBride]

same

[@riadb9173]

lmao

[@elsayedmohamed451]

Luisa Regina hahaha funny

[@budibudiman7429]

heeeellllll yeaah, that's true hahaha

[@iloveyoujoex3]

Luisa Regina yeah I literally didn't have a phone until I was 18

[@jblasutavario9549]

I respect how her parents encouraged creativity very early on like that. sometimes when you're given everything, you don't discover how many things you can make yourself.

[@svenlabots1869]

The last normal person in the world! Multimedia kills creativity... never met a girl like her, but it's obvious what parental education does with kids...

[@venkatasivagabbita788]

No she isnt. There are many more like her

[@manafromheaven28]

And she is now in Instsgram

[@dorothysweeney747]

@Rik to I'm KK ppl r ex be in in k to v for to the vb by 6y55 too5t

[@yasminbeatricebahaoui4697]

Lol i own a phone but i don't have any social media. I use my phone only to call and work reasons.

[@alkasoli4002]

Creativity from Nature is totally different concept

[@janheartnazarenelayoso408]

Everyone: she doesn't have a phone? Impossible. Me: how did she remove her heels????

[@Rolando_Cueva]

Magick

[@shamiquawilson4403]

Underrated

[@robertopadilla2088]

Just Give atención To Others Things you Will Be Manipulate Always stay positive Always.

[@Undesignedd]

1:54 they've cut

[@steventopper9310]

@@emward6858 Better than a smartphone. I can't stand this generation people are totally ruined by smartphones they don't even see it because there so addictive so not good.

[@tuanbee-chinese2586]

it mean in the reality, we waste our time on smartphone...

[@bloom4774]

Tuấn Bee if you consider your spare time as waste, u can’t be productive all the time

[@hangvu-xn4me]

Are you Vietnamese ?

[@TiaNeedsSleep]

welp problem is my teacher gives us homework via the internet and i could end up missing something if i dont check my phone

[@huyenthuong2662]

Don't waste your time any more😂😂

[@moonlightspark3402]

Tuấn Bee then just gift some one who can not afford

[@euniceslanwa]

Haha love how she kicked off the heels, like "screw that!"

[@MorseCodeStutters]

+Eunice Slanwa yeah she looked weird in those lol but posture from them

[@stjepo91]

+Eunice Slanwa but i re watched few times, like how did she took it off, when?!?!

[@euniceslanwa]

+stjepo91 oh it doesn't show her kicking it off, but at 3:03 it's just laying there on the ground.

[@stjepo91]

+Eunice Slanwa exactly, one scene they are and nex they are on the ground, how!?!? thi simpress me more then the her inventions :)

[@euniceslanwa]

+stjepo91 😂😂 yeah it is impressive

[@milinkerhe]

So great to hear similar experiences to mine. I’m 39, and never been the slightest bit temped to have a mobile-phone. I feel so sorry for almost everyone else who has an addiction to their phone and can never feel true freedom. Really hoping more parents will one day understand that one of the biggest advantages they can give their children in life is to not allow them a smartphone.

[@catwoman2596]

You're rare...

[@sharinaross1865]

Your a rarity

[@WillyCerdaJr]

You are an outstanding young woman. So glad to have seen this video.

[@anhhuynh9214]

Technology is a double-edged sword.

[@sharralynnpiercewoolworth6358]

Yes! Too bad the morons get to participate ! I guess it they are kept busy enough the problem is solved eh?

[@Icanfigureitoutintime]

Yeah but one side is a super fingerprint magnet and takes forever to charge!

[@MuditaBrand]

True!

[@phonedr.1013]

@@MuditaBrand yes , I'm seeing this on my smart phone

[@MuditaBrand]

@@phonedr.1013 We need to going online to find people who'd like to spend more time offline. :)

[@lovenikolatesla846]

I'm watching this smiling from ear to ear her parents knew the key of raising a healthy productive lovely young lady. Being creative is the best thing to have in times like this especially.

[@sakurachan6147]

I think it’s way cooler not having a smart phone, trust me.

[@teresarego6938]

i agree

[@floroberg]

Why not have a smartphone but use it for it's convenience and avoid the drawbacks (distractions).

[@andrewstewart8798]

@@floroberg For some people managing time spent on a phone is a lot harder than for others so eliminating it completely is a better option

[@brynne77]

@@andrewstewart8798 AGreed, Andrew. From what I can see, a LOT Of people have trouble controlling their time spent on their phones.

[@Cheekfats]

@@brynne77 yeah my willpower is not strong as well

[@alonzomack2827]

Her parents are to thank, we need more parents like hers.

[@brianroberts5740]

That's right!!! She said ONE thing that really made sense. Not having or not being able to afford things absolutely makes someone more creative. Innovation and creation are born from need and an available solution

[@levdominikus7415]

why hasn´t anyone pointed out that she is GORGEOUS

[@eighteenin78]

Yes. She is. Maybe because it is obvious...

[@unofficial62]

Bcz i am here to listen to her story not to see her beauty 😼

[@SeganHealthHacker]

She's got zero curves, but at least she ditched those HEINOUS clothes. I hope she's doing well, relationship wise. Quite a bright and energetic kid, with a very different upbringing, not to mention the nerves to get up there and have a TEDx talk. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lisawei9870]

@@SeganHealthHacker uh... i hope ur joking buddy, because you have no right to judge and criticize someone just based on their looks.

[@Freakazoid12345]

I mean, duh. She's not doing a Ted talk because she's an 18 year old who just entered college. Ted talks are all about have pretty women with little to no value in what they say.

[@rajinevin7273]

I hope you thank your parents and God every day for what they have done for you. You are an exceptional human being. Bright, intelligent, curious, and amazing! Keep going and don't ever stop being you. We need people like you in the world.

[@chill4322]

I'm watching this on my smart phone.....

[@corgikun2579]

Shirleen Mugo . . . here on my toaster

[@ThePayola123]

Shirleen Mugo Do you have a booty caddy for your smart phone? If you strap your phone to your poon, it will make your booty smarter.

[@krishnapriyah6454]

Shirleen Mugo am watching this on my smart phone on the day prior to my xam

[@chipbaldwin2440]

hew hew

[@muhanadrasheed9296]

Shirleen Mugo me too

[@Zaloomination]

"Disconnecting helps you connect and create more" -well said. That's why I downgraded a few weeks ago.

[@halofreak1990]

I only have my smartphone with me when I'm on the go. The first thing I do when I get home or arrive at work, is take my smartphone out of my pocket and put it on the desk. And that's where it stays for the rest of the day.

[@GlitterCreek260]

Downgraded to what phone?

[@Zaloomination]

@@GlitterCreek260 I started using a flip phone at that time. I've since been using a smart phone again, but I've been off FB for around 2 years and Twitter and I rarely use instagram. I am on KZbin more than i would like, though.

[@joshuakirktoop]

“All the possibilities off your phone”.... love it! I completely agree with her...and I was bought up without the latest toys or newest gadgets or consoles, and i still don’t have the latest things or lots of stuff but I’m ok with that, I’m content. Great talk 😀

[@gailgauley6461]

I was distracted 11 minutes and 57 seconds watching this presentation on my smart phone and feel it was time well invested. I enjoyed and appreciate her life story. I confess I have an addiction to listening and learning. Thank you for fulfilling my need.

[@avichophy6915]

Smartphones helps us in many ways. I could watch this video too through my smartphone. It depends on individuals to make a positive or negative use of it. Just need to be careful and not spend too much time on it. That's all...!!! Anyway, she's got a good point too

[@nia6849]

smartphonecoholic here

[@Susanlilhood]

But, I admit it is so hard to be off from my smart phone once I start using it.

[@padmavathiopkoganti2510]

@@Susanlilhood yes it's absolutely true

[@ed1019-h8o]

Very careful, I agree they can be helpful, but I have very successfully navigated my life around not using one. I get headaches, nauseous, just an overall tired/ill feeling when I used my apple 6S, I upgraded and it didn't help. All cell phones emit some low level radio/micro waves. There are now many studies ie. the Reflex study, can google search it. Which have found low level EMF's from cell phones on many study participants damages single and double stranded DNA (a finding from the Reflex study). Low level EMFs is not as serious as xrays for example but studies are finding they are having negative impacts on our genes/DNA. Health is a blessing, I encourage people to take care of it.

[@rajgrg9773]

You may probably having Toxic positivity

[@michellemiu4118]

when did she take off her shoes.....

[@geentaal5646]

And why...

[@crocodileman7790]

she's a genius remember

[@preciousmemoirs]

Michelle Miu it wasn‘t shown on screen 🙂

[@rejekikusugih1360]

without smartphone.. she's like a ninja..

[@GodsavedmefromhellJesusisreal]

2:05 ?

[@kbeetles]

The childhood she describes was the norm when I was a child -55 years ago in Eastern Europe- we made things, we made up our games and plays, we interacted (argued, reasoned, empathised and laughed and dreamed together). Everything could be turned into a game, boredom did not last long. and one could always just engage with nature around : watch birds, plants, insects or the clouds and make up stories. I loved just to sit outside and sing or make up a dance and imagined I was performing on stage..... I cannot remember depressed or hyperactive children. We definitely did not have much but the world was full of wonders! Couldn't we give childhood back to our children and grandchildren????????

[@vexedin-7091]

But it sucks because know days us children can't do any of that anymore, when I walk outside there's tons of noise no back yard with grass no land to roam and explore let alone the fact it's to dangerous to even walk outside. I wish all the time it was still that way... To be aloud to go out side and see huge grassy plains and lots of trees I would go out side every day but if I where to do that in my current situation I would be kidnapped and rapped.

[@kbeetles]

I do empathise with what you are saying Ethan- are you sure you'd be kidnapped or raped??? If you have some friends in the neighbourhood, maybe you could stick together and still find a bit of nature somewhere...unless you live in a big city without any parks nearby. Any gardening community projects going around? How about starting something like that? Clearing some mess and planting a few things that you could start looking after???? Do never give up! :o) Whatever you start taking care of will start taking care of you, too....

[@vexedin-7091]

+Kati Beetles ...WOW, I see what you're saying but I do live in a... "Sketchy place" an ally way and it's really bad, but I understand how you're saying that I can try to find something to do, or to make the best out of what I have, or at least that's what I got out of that. Thank you

[@kbeetles]

Ethan K. Yes, you got it right - the best way of resistance is refusing to go along with what is expected (apathy, giving up, following the crowd in its insanity and confusion)...sending my very best wishes to you! :o)

[@apeksha4776]

Kati Beetles woww..i just loved reading your comment n visualizing that kind of life u lived😊

[@jett6275]

Her parents did raise her right!💖 And I'm glad she carried it. She's very insightful.

[@jammyjoker]

Awesome kid, I loved the "btw - I used to hang out with Ravi Shankar every summer" - You've had the perfect building blocks for a wonderful, fruitful life, take joy in that :)

[@valumin173]

it's been 2 years since the last time I had a smartphone, it fell off the stairs and the screen was crushed which was no longer functioning, I took that as an opportunity to disconnect from the life of a lifeless to concentrate more on my study and have more time to be creative and enjoy living, I've never been this comfortable and organized with my life, once you disconnect yourself from the virtual life and look how people use smartphones during the day you will be stunned by how far it has gone, more like watching slaves on an unknown path. I turned 18 this week and i didn't use a smartphone since i was 16, which doesn't make me a cool kid as well, i've been criticized a lot by my friends and school mates, but that makes me even more confident. Technology is amazing, but don't let it take over your life! :)

[@valumin173]

I don't know how did your brain function to let you reply on my comment something that has nothing to do with someone being gay.

[@80spurple13]

Good on ya. I too lived without a smart phone for a year and at first I did feel self conscious about it because I knew I was judged for having such a phone. But months on I got use to it and never felt so free. Catching the bus and just taking in the scenery around me and just living in the moment. That year really changed my life, and made me realize how much we miss when we are glued onto our phones. I have a smartphone now but I'm not addicted to it and only go on it when I need to. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" - Ferris Bueller.

[@medfreak]

may b he wanted to write GUys :"D :p

[@medfreak]

u r seriously mad :D

[@staceystrukel1917]

That's awesome!

[@brainstain2904]

What a smart young lady she just explained what being brainwashed is about don't follow the crowd follow yourself! I don't have a smart phone either!

[@rubynelson5433]

that's because your old (older, than us teens)

[@francoisefr688]

I use a smart one but i control it.

[@Jamesgangcreative]

So, how do YOU waste time then? :-) That's what this is actually about. There are tons of ways to "waste" time.

[@iloveutubesince3207]

@@Jamesgangcreative Exactly, it makes me giggle when non-cellphone users claim "I don't waste time with cellphones, I go to the mall/read a book/play sports/knit/talk to a friend!" Newsflash: all those are ways to WASTE time.

[@MdSaiful-no1rs]

tedx: why don't you use a smartphone? me: bcz it spies on us

[@jasminecarey277]

absolutely great, what a brilliant young person you are. I am a teacher and I am going to have some of my students watch this. Keep up the great work! :)

[@minecraftminertime]

What great work are you talking about? This video is about someone who is different and does things without a smartphone, not someone who talks about their work.

[@punjanpolice7786]

👩‍🏫

[@friederikemlr8583]

I agree with most of her points (increase in creativity due lack of toys etc.) but to complete ignore the fact that smartphones and, on a bigger scale, the internet, can educate and help so much, seems foolish. Any kids can learn how to do anything through KZbin, wiki how; can educate themselves by looking up facts, and open their minds. They can actively open their mind, look for information and then form their own opinion. They are not limited anymore, which I think is a wonderful thing. All knowledge of this world is in your phone. So you should start to lean how to use your privilege and not completely abandon it.

[@lewistherin4096]

Do you still think this is true? I think lazyness and distraction kills creativity, therefore a smart phone can give you all the knowledge you seek, but you won't search for it since you can just distract yourself. There are so many things one can learn, but will you, or will the average/ordinary kid?

[@titusdavis4722]

Quotes from Ann Makosinski: "You have MORE opportunity and TIME to create when you have LESS." & "Think of all the possibilities OFF your phone, instead of ON your phone."

[@zoowing2635]

@Zeno 6282 I like how you just assumed you won the argument.

[@ramo1026]

Unfortunately she’s changed quite a lot since this TedTalk... She’s now hooked by all the social media platforms and even asking to be followed from her KZbin channel. Wish she understands this before it’s too late.

[@Colbert-qm4zc]

Thanks I haven't had power for decades built cabin with simple tools never listen to music very full life

[@grizelda.]

oh

[@yangzhao9822]

what's her name ?

[@noorfadzli2596]

true i just saw her Instagram and she post like a photos in between 4-5 days lol

[@jimwerther]

I'd like to see a source for that claim

[@zxKAOS1]

""Think of all the possibilities OFF your phone, instead of ON your phone."" Not a bad line to bear in mind. However, the irony still rings true how in order to be inspired by this, I had go online in the first place.

[@immts6475]

Yet if you were offline, you wouldn't need inspiration in the first place, you would be the one being recorded telling others how to be inspired.

[@withallyourlight9857]

The automatic assumption that your phone is your sole window to the internet and people have no time to touch a desktop.. That's why she's spot on with most of this.

[@harshpherwani6590]

Phones can be used to find inspiration and make stuff too, just saying (After all they are just computers these days)

[@ya-rx8nd]

The key is not having too many distractions...

[@thebuzzardandtheworm190]

Nothing ironic about it. She wasn't saying people shouldn't go online. I think you missed her point.

[@justinh5076]

Ok, let me sum it up in a few words...she is absolutely beautiful and smart as well.

[@sbonesvenezuala4234]

On a scale of 1 to 10 - I put it at 3.5. Typical irritating, repetitive, humdrum, look-alike troll.

[@thektorMK1]

Sbones Venezuala what are you on about?

[@tommymack3210]

And she didnt wear shoes or socks so -2

[@dark_ops1651]

"she is absolutely beautiful and smart as well"? Did you listen to her at all or just wonder how you could date her?

[@pram5532]

Cosmix I wish literally about to type that.

[@ananastea]

She's so cool! A great talk! Creativity comes from the limitations our brain has to fight with. Like when you're bored in class, a simple pen and a piece of paper become sooo entertaining. Magic huh. Gotta remember that when I start feeling like I need this great expensive tool to get better at something or to start doing something. (a new camera to start studying photography, for instance) That expensive set of clothing to feel good and look stylish. Something I pretty often fall into. Other people just do all the creative work for us, and we simply pay money. No joy of creating. Recently I've been wanting to change things up in my room. But it costs so much - and will I be happy after investing a fortune in it? And I found great inspiration in people who buy furniture on craigslist for a few bucks and refurbish it. Gives stuff a personal touch, sparks creativity - and lets you save so much (furniture costs a lot!). Already did my table - got it for free, sanded and repainted in white and it's the cutest table ever now! Also minimalism is the way to go. Currently working on giving away and selling stuff I don't wear or use. Wow that's an essay right here haha.

[@MrSteve-of2hj]

Only thing bad about technology is Social Media. The other parts are excellent.

[@dreamendoza]

Same here. I just use social media to mainly keep in touch with relatives. Other than that, toxicity at its finest

[@kxrxkt6741]

The point is that its distractive and addictive.

[@chuckcartwright1328]

Bread and circuses.

[@anweshasaha5222]

True and games too

[@MichaelHerring1968]

💯

[@RobWill5864]

Differentist.. a label that could actually fit everyone! Finally!

[@leoelliondeux]

Robert Williams im sure some people want to conform, whether they realize it or not.

[@eriktred]

Contrarian.

[@Dancediva240]

I got my very first smartphone at the age of 31 and that's because my mum decided she wanted to give me that as a present. I have never had the internet on my phone (mainly because I don't like monthly bills so it's prepaid) and am not involved in any social media apps. I listen to my music on my Sony mp3 player. I am a dinosaur.

[@bvdatech1]

Yeah, ok

[@w.c.c.b.9798]

How are you on youtube?

[@richardk8838]

You're Smart because of all the health issues arising because of wifi radiation.

[@pram5532]

W. C. C. B. Probably on a computer?

[@battub7384]

I need to be a Dinosaur too...

[@BrianDornTFP]

Catching Pokemon with that flip phone won't be easy.

[@zandelous]

Lol

[@lianyip01]

Pokemon go away

[@MsGg-mu8el]

😂😂😂

[@ZeroSleap]

Thank you for your CONSTRUCTIVE critiscim on the topic of the video.YOU sir are on POINT!

[@stelity]

*madam

[@himanshuwilson813]

Aimless person will misuse everything. Choose your aim and just live with it, you will automatically use things to their full potential.

[@michaelandrews7726]

Well said sir👍

[@zoowing2635]

Sponsered by aimbot (just kidding)

[@w3jd4n]

@@zoowing2635 loool

[@w3jd4n]

@@zoowing2635 we’re the aimless people they’re talking about

[@independenceday3764]

Ann Makosinski, bravo. You figured out what is wrong with people today. They are so mired in devices, they are missing out on real life. Bravo! Stay real. Be yourself. Live and love.

[@AndrewCharles1]

And she is freaking hot

[@truthchecker3645]

Life was much more simple before smart phones - and it's mentally addictive smart technology - started turning people into something less than human.

[@mazenbars4390]

ok

[@balisuncocoyt]

Very True!

[@user-xb7vt7pk7l]

I agree

[@CharlesDarwinHimself]

ok boomer

[@mayrake]

I don't agree, there have been so many times where my smartphone helped me a shitton when I was outside (google maps as example, google translate while being in another country)...some people actually do have self-control and do not get addicted easily.

[@80spurple13]

Wow she is Incredible! Loved this!

[@yankleber]

This is what rescues my hope on the new generations.

[@jlg8967]

Beautiful, smart young lady. Props to her parents for rasing a bright teen.

[@folksurvival]

Shame on them for miscegenation.

[@sergioangulo7775]

@@folksurvival WTF??!! This isn't 1700 or 2 million BC.

[@folksurvival]

@@sergioangulo7775 Ah a popular variant of the "Current Year" meme.

[@ShinnoEli]

@@folksurvival I'm always kinda surprised when people who think "miscegenation" is an issue know how to spell the word.

[@Rolando_Cueva]

@@folksurvival Ah a proponent of “Save the white race, the minorities are becoming the majority” How nice.

[@Caroline96100]

I admire her so much! I'm going to try to get a flip phone tomorrow. I have had an iPhone since I was 14 years old and a smartphone since I was 11-12 on and off. I'm 20 now and I am SICK of it!

[@andrewhart27]

caroline byrd sick of what xD

[@MB-ms1jb]

wow if she jumps off a cliff why don't you follow her

[@Jay-zs6ox]

Go for it buddy, but use that time you get to do something you really want. Did you know that most successful entrepreneurs actually use old brick phones or flip-phones as well?

[@expertcynos2123]

Lel

[@Victor-kv4jt]

An iPhone at 14? Damn. I had a blackberry when I was 10 and to this day it's the most expensive phone I've had

[@mikelowe1953]

Nice message !!! I am a former general shop teacher until 1999 and the state of Ohio dropped my program . Students now are taught how to buy something rather than make something. I can relate to your childhood .

[@ThuggyMacho]

Everything she said is absolutely true. Check your screentime from the last week... Imagine how productive you could've been with that time.

[@ThuggyMacho]

@@HumoristUnion no one said that. You're arguing about something completely different that no one here is talking about.

[@cramsa]

This young lady will be just fine.

[@Ryan98391]

A box of number 2 pencils and a stack of printer paper can be enough to inspire creativity.

[@Tonyroseauthor]

💯

[@colinobrien7784]

God bless you, young woman. This is inspiring!

[@marrietvisser6195]

I used to know all the telephone numbers by heart. Now I don't because I don't dial them anymore, I just click on it 😔

[@AinarsRaciks]

Nice talk. The title really does not fit this video tho. It made me think that this video will be about something like phone/internet addiction or stuff related to that. Really misleading and confusing.

[@denzelsoo8526]

Agreed

[@ngandang1765]

It was clear at the end of her speech

[@SelfReflective]

Seriously, you should sue. You have a strong case here.

[@morganscott4265]

Ainārs Račiks is this some app review?

[@ChromaticPeace]

Wow, I had figured all comments about 2.4 GHz frequency radiation were banned from youtube. XD. It's the frequency designed to sterilize Humans. Happy wifi everyone!

[@MorseCodeStutters]

I'm surprised she didn't mention her winning 2nd prize in Google Science Fair a few years back

[@beedledub]

+Marlon Manalese 1st prize

[@marticaduada3806]

+Marlon Manalese She did, in another video

[@MorseCodeStutters]

Marti Caduada of course, I saw that one. I just meant in this one I was surprised since that's what she's most known for, but I guess she's trying to branch out

[@marticaduada3806]

that was 3 years ago so yeah I guess she's trying to branch out

[@Araweelo]

She did mention it

[@completelystupid87]

not 100% agree, but her story is valuable to listen to, and of course cutting off your social media is the way to do.

[@kijekuyo9494]

I can identify with her. Even though I had quite a few toys when I was young, I constantly modified them. I was never content with things that came from a store, and I spent more time modifying my possessions that using them for what they were meant for. This continued into adulthood, and became very useful for me. By that time, I was an artist, writer, and musician. I wanted Japanese drums (called okedo-daiko) for a musical band, but they were unavailable to me in California. So I researched them and built them myself. I late recreated a webpage with instructions for building the drums, and I received orders to build them for others including a stage show in eastern Canada. I later built most of my drums (African, Brazilian, Latin, Amerind) and I would walk through every aisle of Home Depot imaging how I could use the tools and materials meant for other functions in my drum-making. I 100% support what Ms. Makosinski is recommending.

[@mr.danielsclassroom7835]

Ann, you are AWESOME! Crazy to think that there was life before smart phones. I have never had a smart phone just like you, and I have survived just fine. You are an original, a true one of a kind. I can only hope that more teens watch this, not to mention adults, so they can be enlightened. And by the way, nice job in losing the high heels midway through your speech. Much more comfortable that way! God bless you!

[@jadencasavant1854]

If nobody had phones that would amazing

[@TonyRule]

Why?

[@GGG-hh5jo]

Mr. Farmer I have Iphone

[@antoniodragonheart8965]

If you learned some grammar, that would BE amazing.

[@billionairebillionaire827]

Lol then u wouldn't be watching this video

[@q_q123]

billionaire BILLIONAIRE This video probably won't even exist in the first place.

[@katyprice9040]

My guess is that we haven't heard the last from this young lady! Another Steve Jobs/Steve Wozniak maybe... Amazingly wise she is! Awesome lecture Ann!

[@sandeepmehta5311]

Why are they called smart phone in first place, they outsmart you with algorithms and make you dumber. At least here you see a smart girl with a dumber phone. She is on stage while we are on screen. Nice video

[@venlian_gulhiik]

True

[@theguitarvirtuosoforgod1152]

People thought she was a boy when she was younger and now she’s gorgeous. 😮 Wow, what a change. Now she has beauty and intelligence and gets the last laugh. God bless her

[@geethuvarghese9103]

But it's really been a 'tough cookie to eat'😂.. Think in her shoes.. N u will know.

[@MsAngelique]

... Is it safe to give a child a hot glue gun?

[@N1755L]

+Tinyfată Sure it is, have you never used one?

[@sahanak92]

also all those electronic parts she was playing with as a toddler.

[@johnparadise3134]

+N1755L yes!!!

[@areuswhite9670]

Is a hot glue gun going to kill a kid? No. At the most it will burn a kid... big deal. Lesson learned for the kid. Quit hiding children from the real world.

[@suparki12]

So worst case scenario: She accidentally burns he hand, cries, and she now learnt a life long lesson that is to be responsible when using dangerous tools.

[@SylwekGrega]

I really like this talk, I can relate to it because when I really need to buckle down and study for my exams I can completely turn my phone off for a week, and this minimizes why distractions

[@venkatasivagabbita788]

We spent our childhood "entertained" with reading, walking, cycling, playing, swimming, visiting and hanging out with friends and relatives and "horror of horrors" studying text books. We read comics, played cricket, table tennis, hide-and-seek, tag, watched movies, play-acted. We had the greatest childhood ever.

[@MrHelloworId]

They skipped the part when she stealthily kick off her heels 2:06...

[@schsc3091]

lol.

[@bharatpankhuri]

tats rit

[@rkvidekar]

good observation!

[@carioca56]

I would have liked to have seen that

[@gaabinubatrafinulifilit122]

Even worse that they skipped the part where she took the rest of her clothes off.

[@MegaMeanDean]

Ann, I think you're brilliant , you have a delightful personality and I love your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work.

[@An____]

Cutting off completely with social media definitely isn't the way out . . But this girl really amazed me with her ideas !! & I quote it : - " When you are given less to start off with ,ur brain is designed to cm up with different ways to solve ur problems"

[@Brunostrings]

Her parents was was very intelligent, as everyone can see, they create a genius girl! The world thanks for that. Keep doing that Ann

[@KethaKumaraSriram]

No Nintendo, no Xbox, no toys? Stay calm you are not alone But I didn't do anything productive 😂😂

[@ropgem2628]

Oh the same

[@lolapoente6216]

Same 😄

[@sloth1021]

Bro how do u survive I can barely do anything without a device for a few days

[@menace2societies]

Makka Pakka You just need to be disciplined, try other things that make you productive. I workout 3-4 times a week and that benefits my body. Go try learning instruments, reading books, go for a walk, play sports, meditate which I stopped doing.

[@gracesondebbarma1523]

But you have a phone

[@hexipiew2553]

wow... She's getting somewhere in life while i'm here watching her...

[@Medusa85]

Even though I don't know her, I'm so proud of her. Keep inspiring.

[@cutecatshorts3464]

@@goodlife1302 chutiye ldki dekha to comment krne laga haramkhor apna country ko beizzati mt krao

[@AliasMark69]

I still REFUSE to get a Cell phone. Don't need one. Had the same number for over 30 years. If you don't know it or where to get it.... I don't need to talk to you.

[@LuisCamilloAlmeida]

Man, you guys need to watch the TEDx Breaking Free From Technology. This is a good chat but in practice won't work. The issue of technology is much more profound that it seems.

[@armageddon8959]

Outstanding presentation and great wisdom God has bless you with. May the Lord bless you and your talents, " Ann excel"!!!! You are very wise beyond your years. Bravo!!!!

[@jerkwithglasses]

very inspiring PS: Puberty hit her like a truck

[@jax6575]

yeah she's smokin

[@megatronn5816]

YOU HAVE THE BEST PARENTS, I demand parent liscensing