Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 13 hrs ago

Artist says switching to a flip phone helped her reduce screen use

August Lamm, a visual artist and activist in upstate New York, stopped using a smartphone in 2022.

She says she felt addicted to her phone and was spending more time looking at its screen than making art.

Lamm now uses a flip phone without internet access, and she describes the change in a new book.

She says being without a smartphone helped her focus when spending time with others and build stronger friendships.

She also says friends had to contact her directly instead of relying on social media or group messages.

The change can make everyday tasks harder, including getting directions, accessing tickets and opening QR-code menus.

The book offers advice for people who want to reduce their phone use, though the sources do not say what Lamm plans to do next.

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CNN · 13 hrs ago