Withered technology slows addictiveness

The older a piece of technology is, the less addictive it tends to be. If you’re managing technology for your family or yourself, consider not keeping up with the latest. Instead, look into the past, or modern alternatives going at a slower pace. Playing a classic game like Puyo Puyo, Tetris, or Snake means not choosing a more addictive game. Texting or calling one friend means you’re not broadcasting a piece of content to dozens or hundreds of people. Choosing a minimalist phone (in addition to your smartphone), or even more radically, a classic cell phone like a Motorola Razr, means you’ll have less to do on your phone. That makes it less addictive. Each moment conditions you for the next. The more withered technology you use, the less of a hold it has on you. The post Withered technology slows addictiveness appeared first on Herbert Lui.

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