I am absolutely a "Ditherer". I cannot tell you how much time is spent compulsively checking my texts, then my messenger, then my email, then reddit, then youtube. Over and over and over. Sometimes literally 5 minutes after I just did it I'll do it all over again. For years and years at this point.
I think back to the MANY times I noticed myself in this dithering, and it’s properly horrible. I worry that we can be hardest on ourselves in those moments, and I’m passionate about people sharing them. It’s not our fault.
This is amazing. Love the conversation you’re bringing forward. And how beautifully uncomfortable, to have to look at how I relate to my phone unconsciously.
Thank you, that's really kind of you to say. I don't mean to be rude about my fellow commuters - they aren't doing anything wrong or anti-social. But the commute is definitely a time when you can very clearly see the hold these things have on our minds.
I lived in New York for a bit, and remember reading more books during my subway commutes than any other time in my life. I can imagine that it’s very tempting to just be on the phone the whole time. It’s always interesting to me the complex social patterns humans engage when stuck in tight spaces together - whether on a subway train, driving in individual vehicles on a highway, or on a fishing boat. Glad you’re bringing some clarity to this.
I am absolutely a "Ditherer". I cannot tell you how much time is spent compulsively checking my texts, then my messenger, then my email, then reddit, then youtube. Over and over and over. Sometimes literally 5 minutes after I just did it I'll do it all over again. For years and years at this point.
I’m so sorry…. And it’s really hard isn’t it.
I think back to the MANY times I noticed myself in this dithering, and it’s properly horrible. I worry that we can be hardest on ourselves in those moments, and I’m passionate about people sharing them. It’s not our fault.
That data on the map is a fascinating insight, thanks for sharing.
This is amazing. Love the conversation you’re bringing forward. And how beautifully uncomfortable, to have to look at how I relate to my phone unconsciously.
Thank you, that's really kind of you to say. I don't mean to be rude about my fellow commuters - they aren't doing anything wrong or anti-social. But the commute is definitely a time when you can very clearly see the hold these things have on our minds.
I lived in New York for a bit, and remember reading more books during my subway commutes than any other time in my life. I can imagine that it’s very tempting to just be on the phone the whole time. It’s always interesting to me the complex social patterns humans engage when stuck in tight spaces together - whether on a subway train, driving in individual vehicles on a highway, or on a fishing boat. Glad you’re bringing some clarity to this.