Why our screens make us less happy | Adam Alter 

I know right. I'm glad I can watch this on my sandwich toaster.

I am listening in my mobile😌

Ahh😁good one mate....

@@goonerinSP haha Finally found a reason James Veitch was wanting _FREE TOASTER_

The funny thing is, this statement is going to be true and normal after the next 50 years when toasters get screens. XD

My mom: its because of your gaming😂

its true ...your mom say true bro ....listen to her ..leave smartphones

3) *cough* Except mental development *cough*

[citation needed]

What do you want a citation for? 1) are 2) are my personal observations, but I've seen others writing about it too, unfortunately I can't remember where, but I'm pretty confident that it was in German. Another source was in English and in the context of why it is so hard to start meditation for us Westeners (a RU-vid video, maybe even TED). 3) is about a plethora of related topics. If kids are bored, they'll try to fill the void. They start imagine stories, build toys of their own, or go out to explore their neighbourhood. This teaches creativity and observation skills, but also there's a physical component to it: especially climbing helps coordination, stamina, strength, to some degree also confidence. Moreover, going outside is more than getting some sunshine and fresh air; it trains the immune system. Last, but not least, it helps kids looking for friends.

I'm pretty sure all Edi said is backed up by ted talks, there's a lot of them about this. So if you need citation, just look for it yourself, it's rather easy

all comes back to the ones who raised us

Exactly same for me

Same dude

Summed up

TV Smart phonse Are Cheatng Public..We Are Paying Only For ADS

hahahaha you know it

chase c Much of the time I spend on RU-vid is watching educational videos. You know, John/Hank Green stuff. Or TED talks that are actually worth my time. Or I help others by answeting their questions in the comments.

Peter Knutsen yeah I definitely understand YT has a very positive impact as well as taking up too much of my time. I feel like the short videos and endless content is perfect for people who get bored easily. I'd say a good portion of what I watch is educational or at very least makes me think. rather than mindless tv or something.

chase c I like the short format, 5-12 minute bites of education. I'm honestly very reluctant to commit to longer edu videos, unless they're from lindybeige. Otherwise, if I'm going to watch something long, I need to trust the production values, the editing, the content-to-time ratio. E.g. something comparable to a TV documentary. And I need to trust the factual value too.

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Itsyaboicody me too

How’s life going for you right now? I plan the same thing, it’s just that I’m still needing internet to gather information and complete tasks. Also, I’m in a toxic environment so it’s sort of a safe haven for the time being.

Noice

Dude i respect you!

thanks for this, I am gonna read it.

Clarence Parker III lol😂😂

😂😂😂😂

You didn't get what he's talking about

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ohmygosh!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Oven at least has a timer

Fernando Torres plenty of aps but you have to read to kids play with them Interaction is crucial then they want to learn . Find cool aps etc . But the human nuturing primary importance.

Fernando Torres most apps help decision making, basic math and English and science skills, etc. Even basic clicker apps help math/logic

I would Have a discussion with my parents so they fully understand the problem and instead of your bro using an iPad iPhone whatever, get your parents or you to buy him a football, board game, or anything product that would help keep a kids mind active and healthy. I don't know if this will be any help to you but it's unfortunately all I've got. Anyway good luck on helping your brother

Be a good brother and son and you find a way to entertain them w/o screens

this was my case as a kid, my parents were always busy. But despite that I don't think I was ever really bored. in terms of activities i learned to enjoy a lot of DIY type activities done (e.g origami, crafting). my parents didnt buy us much toys, and i never asked because i just learned to make my own. My favourite game was playing "house," we (my sister and i) had to construct everything with paper or things we found in the house (cotton balls, origami stars, etc). we played other roleplaying games based on movies and tv shows we watched (lotr). also loved roller blading, and played tag a lot. Theres lots of physical activities a kid could enjoy out there. All they need is a little guidance to find their own paths. Note also that i think technology is amazing, and it can be good and bad depending on how you use it. I also played lots of video and pc games growing up. Oldschool runescape, maple story, gta, neopets, and msn haha. You can't blame a kid for being in tune with their generation.. its more about moderation anyway. TLDR: let the kid get creative. you can provide the means to do this with books and such; but don't put too much pressure on yourself to be their jester of sorts (as long as you provide emotional support it should be ok lmao). boredom is inevitable too, but we don't ever change if we already satisfied with something right? haha.

Maybe because TED talks are limited. Plenty of people in the world are having meaningful discussions about this very issue (albeit probably not enough) right now. There are even TED talks dedicated to that topic. You just want to act all clever and sanctimonious about it.

Kin don't like it!

Yep, but you can do your personal activity and even in the job, why not? Maybe if you a mine worker or you have a bad and unhappy job you may not be so productive in live expending ) .. It's so up to you i think

All facts here

chief , I get what you're saying. I used to play a lot of computer game and as a result I got very depressed. But after I cut back I feelt better less depressed and I have more energy. Tech is not bad but don't let it control your life.

chief you be completely crazy to get rid of all screens.

That's a very reductionist approach. Now you are throwing away all the good aspects of social media, phone and home WiFi as well. Everything in moderation, I say.

Does it really work?

Sooo

Hostile Hero not really. The talk is about overuse not about the technology itself

Jahrazz Jahrazz his opinion is that it makes people unhappy, yours isn't, getting pissed won't help lol he won't read your comments. Make a joke or something lmao no one cares if you get mad

Jahrazz Jahrazz actually, I think your screen is making you unhappy because you are swearing on the internet, and presumably, getting mad at this ted talk.

Yes, exactly. His TED talk, that "tries" to tell you how to be happy. Well, it fucking failed miserably.

Indeed. Aloha

Noice

Very nice, he does also make this point right? He talked about there being positive ways to use our screens but based on the statistics he had (from some studies I assume) it would appear that most people don't use them for productive things.

SHUT UP

to not watching this? haha

I dont know what country you live in but you point is wrong, try to Think the world as a cool var graphics and you Can go around