Diminishing Returns of Innovation
The original vision for smartphones was to create an elegant device that combined a phone and an iPod, enhancing user experience. However, the shift towards endless scrolling and social approval indicators in social media led to an exponential increase in phone usage, transforming these devices into constant distractions that drain our cognitive resources and energy. The key innovations occurred between 2007 and 2009, but since then, advancements have primarily focused on camera quality rather than meaningful improvements to user experience.In this clip
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