I realized that 'information addiction' is exactly right
I came across the term 'information addiction' while aimlessly browsing articles on note.
I couldn't help but think, isn't this exactly me...?
It's embarrassing to admit, but according to my iPhone's Screen Time, I seem to be looking at my phone for about 6 to 7 hours a day. It's chilling when I actually realize how much time that is.
When I quickly looked up information addiction again, I found that it really isn't very good.
I read this article, which is from a little while ago.
However, today, that information can be obtained in an instant with just a fingertip. Because of that, we have forgotten the joy of searching for and receiving new information.
This might be a bit off the topic of information addiction, but I've been thinking lately about whether I can no longer experience that feeling I had in middle and high school—the excitement of going to buy a CD on the release date of a favorite artist's new song, or looking forward to the release date of a new manga volume.
Since so many things, not just manga and music, have become so accessible and can be reached instantly with just a smartphone,I feel like the joy of obtaining information has become extremely diluted.
The diluted joy isn't satisfying enough, so I end up seeking information one after another... I felt that this result is reflected in my usage time.
If I savor each thing carefully, I should be able to be properly satisfied. I want to cherish both my feelings and my time.
Also, as a personal experience of an information addict, there are times when I feel like my head is cluttered.
For example, when I'm going to buy something, I try to gather information on Instagram or similar platforms to buy something better, but I end up seeing so many different opinions that I get confused and end up not buying anything at all.
Having too much information dulls your decision-making ability.is what happens.
There is an experiment where subjects are given a massive amount of information and then asked to make various types of decisions. The results of the experiment show that in a situation of information overload, making the best psychological decision is impossible. Also, from the perspective of brain science, it is said that in a state of information overdose, cognitive ability is limited.
It was written like this in the previous article as well, and it's exactly right...
It's not just about decision-making and cognitive ability; when I look at news and such carefully, I sometimes get scared from absorbing too much negative information, and in any case,the right amount is importantI thought.
It's quite difficult, but for now,
Touch your smartphone with a purpose
Stop if you realize you've drifted away from your purpose
I want to start by being conscious of these two things!
いいなと思ったら応援しよう！
よろしければ応援お願いします🌱