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by yarsanich 878 days ago
IMO, your brain can adapt to "minimal" UI and even with minimal UI it will find its desired source of dopamine distraction.

So either you replace those distractions with other activities or you have to put something more engaging and advanced to protect you from going to rabbit holes.

The second is what I'm experimenting with. I built a quick chat that tries to challenge the necessity or intention of my device usage after I unlock my phone. Unfortunately it's possible on Android only. If you are interested check Intenty app on Google Play.

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Yup. I had some time-sink apps on my E-Reader and it was just the same.