Highly enjoyable things require concentration too - eviltoast
  • Zoboomafoo@slrpnk.net
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    2 months ago

    The minimum time commitment is what gets me. I can have my phone out and social media open in seconds

    • AbsoluteChicagoDog@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      Making your phone more difficult to use is a good idea. Keep it in another room, enter a passcode manually, turn it off, etc.

      The real solution is for governments to ban addictive software development practices.

      • I Cast Fist@programming.dev
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        2 months ago

        Nah, the solution is getting rid of the phone. Even without carefully crafted software for maximum engagement, it’s way too easy to waste time on pointless shit online