Cindy Cohn Warns Jon Stewart That Americans Have to Make X and Meta 'Less Important' | Video
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Cindy Cohn touched on the toxicity of the social media space in a wide-ranging interview with "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart Monday night.
  • bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 day ago

    You and I are the same. Ive been replacing phone distraction crap with better things like books and crafts. Or my GBC, lol

    The human brain can’t handle all the shit in our devices. They’re detrimental to learning.

    I recall a book where people were mandated to have an ear piece that shrieks every 6 seconds, to make sure no one ever has any deep thoughts, to keep them dumb and compliant. Guess what our phone notifications are doing? Its probably the worst thing humans have done in the long term.

      • innermachine@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        22 hours ago

        Insane how much literature from over 50 years ago had so much foresight. Just started 1981 and it is eerie to say the least!

        • bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          2·
          20 hours ago

          Isnt it crazy? I know its been memed to death but reading 1984 is like HoooLlly shit how does no one see this and why is it not being stopped. Similar with reading grapes of wrath.

          • innermachine@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            8 hours ago

            I literally started reading 1984 because of the memes and constant references to it last few years lol. Have not heart of grapes of wrath will have to check that one out next! Thanks for the book recccomendation!

            • bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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              55 minutes ago

              Oh its a classic. Needs to be read by everyone IMO. Also, east of eden .

              Good quote that has been true for hundred years:

    • innermachine@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      22 hours ago

      I’m trying 🤞 I came to the realization a couple years ago that I was in my phone too much. Memory not what it was, focus lost. It’s an uphill battle but I have been getting further away from it every day. Focus, like reading, takes practice. A lot of people out there are “self diagnosing” ADHD these days because they can’t do anything without watching reels while doing it and their focus is lost. Not trying to demean any mental health issues, just know the phone thing will lead to mental problems! If you smoke crack every day you WILL get addicted and it will impact your health. Phone is no different, nobody is immune no matter how strong willed you think you are.