Cell Phone Addiction | Tanner Welton | TEDxLangleyED
Summary
TLDRTanner Walton discusses the pervasive issue of cell phone addiction, highlighting the impact on social interactions and mental health. He points out the instant gratification from social media likes and the phenomenon of 'phubbing,' where people prioritize their devices over face-to-face communication. Walton also addresses the negative effects on sleep due to blue light exposure and the risks associated with distracted driving. He concludes by advocating for more meaningful human connections and cherishing real-life moments, as exemplified by his experience at a tech-free summer camp.
Takeaways
- 📱 Cell phone addiction is a prevalent issue, with many people checking their phones frequently and experiencing anxiety when they lose them, a phenomenon known as 'nomophobia'.
- 🌐 The scale of technology addiction is enormous, with 1.5 billion people in China alone suspected to be addicted, leading to the establishment of detox centers in various countries.
- 👀 The instant gratification from social media likes can be addictive, influencing people to constantly seek validation and attention online.
- 👥 The reliance on cell phones has led to a decrease in face-to-face communication, even among family members and during social events.
- 🏠 Families have started texting each other within the same household instead of talking, indicating a shift away from direct communication.
- 📵 'Phubbing', or ignoring people in favor of one's device, has become a common social issue, disrupting personal interactions.
- 🛌 The presence of cell phones in the bedroom can negatively affect sleep due to the blue light emitted, which inhibits melatonin production.
- 🚗 Cell phone use while driving is a significant risk factor for car accidents, with the distraction equivalent to driving blindfolded over a football field.
- 👀 The blue light from devices can cause digital eye strain and other health issues, contributing to a chronic problem of sleep deprivation.
- 🌿 Disconnecting from technology, as experienced at a tech-free summer camp, can lead to more meaningful human connections and memorable experiences.
- 🕰️ Steve Jobs' quote is highlighted as a reminder to value our time and not waste it living someone else's life through constant device use.
Q & A
What percentage of children check their phones every five minutes according to the speaker?
-According to the speaker, 80% of children check their phones every five minutes.
Who is the speaker in the video script?
-The speaker in the video script is Tanner Walton.
What is the term used to describe the fear of not having a phone?
-The term used to describe the fear of not having a phone is 'nomophobia', which the speaker also humorously refers to as 'no no phone obeah'.
How many people in China are suspected to be addicted to technology according to the script?
-According to the script, 1.5 billion people in China are suspected to be addicted to technology.
What is the term for the phenomenon where people pay more attention to their devices than the people they are with?
-The term for the phenomenon where people pay more attention to their devices than the people they are with is 'phubbing'.
Why are some parents putting their children into institutions according to the script?
-Some parents are putting their children into institutions to detoxify them of technology addiction.
What does the speaker suggest is the reason for the addiction to social media?
-The speaker suggests that the instant gratification from likes on social media contributes to the addiction, as it sends a message to the brain wanting more.
What is the impact of blue light from devices on sleep?
-The blue light from devices affects the release of melatonin in the brain, which is needed to signal the brain to rest, potentially leading to sleep problems.
What is the speaker's advice on how to improve human connections?
-The speaker advises to pay attention to the little things that make you happy, enjoy the moments right in front of you, and not waste time living someone else's life.
What was the speaker's experience at the tech-free camp called Rock Ridge Canyon?
-The speaker had a positive experience at the tech-free camp called Rock Ridge Canyon, where they made real human connections and went on amazing adventures.
What is the analogy used by the speaker to describe the danger of texting while driving at high speed?
-The speaker uses the analogy of driving 90 kilometers an hour while reading a text message in five seconds, which is equivalent to traveling the length of a football field blindfolded.
Outlines
📱 Cell Phone Addiction Awareness
In this paragraph, Tanner Walton introduces the topic of cell phone addiction, sharing personal insights and observations. He highlights the prevalence of phone checking habits among children and adults, touching on the concept of 'nomophobia'—the panic felt when one cannot access their phone. Walton also discusses the global scale of this issue, citing the example of China where many are suspected to be addicted to technology. He mentions the existence of tech detox institutions and the impact of social media on our behavior, suggesting that the instant gratification derived from likes and interactions fuels the addiction. The paragraph concludes with a reflection on how technology affects interpersonal communication, even within the same household.
🌙 The Impact of Cell Phones on Health and Relationships
This paragraph delves into the negative effects of cell phone usage on sleep and health due to the disruptive blue light emitted by screens, which hinders melatonin production. Walton explains how this can lead to high-energy levels before bedtime and associated issues like digital eye strain and car accidents caused by drowsy or distracted driving. He emphasizes the importance of human connection, sharing a personal story about a tech-free summer camp that allowed him to form meaningful relationships. The paragraph concludes with a call to action inspired by Steve Jobs, urging the audience to cherish and engage in the moments happening in real life, rather than being consumed by the virtual world.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Cell phone addiction
💡Nomophobia
💡Social media
💡Phubbing
💡Human connection
💡Blue light
💡Melatonin
💡Digital eye strain
💡Steve Jobs
💡Tech-free environment
💡Detox centers
Highlights
80% of children check their phones every five minutes, indicating a high level of cell phone addiction.
Tanner Walton, the speaker, admits to possibly having a cell phone addiction and aims to discuss the issue.
Cell phone addiction is considered a widespread problem, with many people experiencing 'nomophobia' when they lose their phones.
1.5 billion people in China are suspected to be addicted to technology, highlighting a global issue.
Parents in various countries are resorting to institutions to detoxify their children from technology.
Social media's instant gratification through likes can significantly impact the brain's reward system.
Adults are also affected by cell phone addiction, often preferring to use devices over engaging in face-to-face conversations.
The phenomenon of 'phubbing', where people ignore others to focus on their devices, is becoming increasingly common.
Families are observed texting each other within the same household instead of communicating verbally.
The speaker humorously notes the generational gap in phone usage, with grandparents using landlines and younger generations glued to smartphones.
The blue light from devices can disrupt melatonin production, affecting sleep quality and leading to various health issues.
The use of phones while driving significantly increases the risk of car accidents due to distracted driving.
A powerful analogy is provided: reading a text at 90 km/h is like driving the length of a football field blindfolded.
The speaker shares a personal experience at a tech-free summer camp, emphasizing the value of human connection.
The importance of being present and enjoying real-life experiences is stressed over being consumed by technology.
Steve Jobs' quote is used to remind the audience that time is limited and should not be wasted living someone else's life.
Transcripts
[Applause]
[Music]
did you know the 80% of children check
their phones every five minutes crazy
right
hi everyone my name is Tanner Walton and
today I'm going to be talking to you
about cell phone addiction now I may
have an addiction myself but that
doesn't mean I can't talk about it in
fact who knows it better than me there
are many people with addictions
different things but in my opinion cell
phone addiction is a number one word now
hold on a second I'm sure many of you
are thinking that that's not me I'm not
addicted now take a second to think
about how many times a day you use your
phone or just check your phone what
happens to you when you lose your phone
are you calm and settled or do you freak
out there are actually people who have a
panic attack
it's called nomophobia or as I
personally like to call it no no phone
obeah it is when you panic if you don't
have your phone in your pocket or you
can't find it I've seen this happen on
many occasions in our house but don't
feel alone in fact there are 1.5 billion
people in China 24 and many of them are
suspected to be addicted to technology
that is almost three-quarters of
Canada's population it is so crazy that
parents are putting their children into
institutions to detoxify them of
Technology but they are not the only
ones having this problem it's happening
in Britain Spain and several other
countries and I believe that these detox
centers will soon be in Canada now
the big question is why are people so
addicted well here's my answer take
social media for an example every single
time you post a photo let's say in a
matter of 10 seconds you get 4 likes
well those 4 likes may be small but it
affects your mind in a huge way those 10
seconds of happiness sends a message to
your brain saying I want more so then
you post another photo and another photo
just to see how many likes you get now
you are spending every five minutes of
your day checking to see if someone
liked your photo even if that someone is
from across the world and you've never
met them before
that's on
like a pretty big waste of a day to me
but it is not just kids I'm talking
about its adults too it's like people
don't talk to people have you ever been
to a restaurant and two people aren't on
a date
they don't even look at each other they
are too busy on their devices talking to
someone else or screenshotting their
dinner and sending it to someone that
isn't even there Wow a nice date night
great spending time with you and your
phone it's like we live in a virtual
world where we can't even feel
comfortable with the people we love we
are always looking at or thinking about
what other people are doing there is
another aspect of this attachment to
technology we don't even talk to each
other in the same household for instance
some families text each other in the
same house why don't they just talk to
each other is it too far away to go up
and down three floors but hey we still
have a generation of people who use the
landline to communicate I swear every
time our phone rings at home I know
exactly who it is telemarketers or my 70
year old grandparents they just learned
how to use a phone they get mad at us if
we don't want to talk for a long time
about horses or the farmyard or things
that they did and way back in the 1900s
but we have more important things to do
with our time like go on our cell phones
we don't have a lot of things to talk
about but hey they can text us and we'll
answer right away
we are available we just don't want to
talk okay okay there is something
seriously wrong with this I admit it hey
hey what's up yeah oh sorry I'm actually
a bit busy right now can I call you back
that's embarrassing so sorry about that
this is another common problem of today
it's called phubbing it is a word used
to subscribe when people pay more
attention to their device than the
people right in front of them has that
ever happen to you
sometimes when I'm not allowed to take
my phone to school or I forget it my day
is drastically different imagine going
to school to see all your friends and
everyone is on their device talking to
someone else on social media or playing
video games it's like we've forgot about
the human connection it is pretty hard
to put your phone down especially
everyone around you has won speaking of
human connection did you know that there
are actually signs set up at my local
hockey rink to tell people to put their
phone away so they can pay attention to
their own kid playing hockey but there's
another aspect it's the sleep people
even sleep with their devices next to
them they use them for alarm clocks or
sleep apps to help them get to sleep
it's a chronic problem everywhere did
you know that the blue light actually
affects the release of melatonin in your
brain you need this to tell your brain
to rest that is why some people are so
high-energy before bed hopping your
phone beside your bed has side effects
like digital eye strain increased
illnesses and even car accidents due to
lack of sleep people that they even
drive with their cell phones they are
too busy worried about what someone has
to say on their phone rather than paying
attention to the road
and I do think we have reason to worry
as cell phones are responsible for a lot
of car accidents here's a quick fact did
you know that driving 90 kilometres an
hour
reading in five second text message is
equivalent to traveling a football field
blindfolded wrapping things up as I
think we could all talk about many other
problems with cell phones the one thing
that I have found is that we really need
to be connecting more with each other
one of the best times in my life so far
was going away to summer camp last year
Rock Ridge Canyon
a tech free camp kids were told to leave
all devices at home it was not an option
and yes I'll admit it it was tough to
give it up for a week but I'm glad I did
as I had the chance to go in some
amazing adventures and make some real
human connections with people I still
talk to you today I mean I'm myself and
of course so if you take anything away
from what I just said
it would be my advice to you is to pay
attention to the little things that make
you happy enjoy the moments that are
right in front of you and as Steve Jobs
once said your time is limited so don't
waste it living someone else's life
thank you
[Applause]
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