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Wpływ urządzeń ekranowych na codzienne życie

• The concept of being addicted to one's phone is discussed, with the question of whether it's possible to become addicted to a phone in search of scrolled time (24s).
• The answer depends on various factors, and according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) published by the World Health Organization, there is no specific disease classification for phone addiction or internet addiction (1m3s).
• However, there are behavioral addictions, such as addiction to digital games, which suggests that it's possible to become addicted to any activity that becomes enjoyable and is chosen over other things (1m22s).
• The problem lies in the fact that people feel there's an issue with their phone use, and the constant stream of information from the internet can make it difficult to think and prioritize tasks (1m49s).
• The impact of screen devices on daily life is significant, and many people experience a kind of "digital hangover" when they feel like they've wasted time scrolling through their phones instead of doing something more productive (1m55s).
• The constant need to check and respond to notifications can be overwhelming, and people often find themselves clicking on links or articles that trigger their primal needs, such as fear or curiosity (2m42s).
• The proliferation of technology has changed the way people live, and it's essential to be aware of the potential risks and consequences of excessive phone use (1m52s).
• The concept of "digital addiction" is not new, and even with the advent of printing and newspapers, people have always struggled with the abundance of information and the need to prioritize their time (2m29s).
• The key is to be mindful of phone use and to find ways to manage the constant stream of information to maintain a healthy balance in daily life (2m54s).

Jak działa ludzki mózg?

• Humans know very little about how their brains work, but the creators of technological products know a lot about what people like to think about their brains, often considering it the most advanced organ, capable of many things, although the full extent of its capabilities is not well understood (3m2s).
• The brain is not as advanced as people think, and it works similarly to other organs, with a large part of its processes happening outside of conscious awareness and occurring faster than conscious thought (3m28s).
• A common myth is that if a person invents something, they can quickly learn it and it will bring them satisfaction, but this is not always the case, and people often need to be taught and reminded (4m5s).
• Humans come from nature, not from code, and they have natural needs, such as the need for human touch and social interaction, which cannot be replaced by technology (4m30s).
• The idea that technology, such as Meta's, can provide a substitute for human touch and social interaction is absurd, and people should be critical of such claims (4m53s).
• The brain has not evolved to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements, and it is not possible for it to do so through periodic updates like software (5m5s).
• People are encouraged to think critically and not accept absurd claims about technology and its relationship to human needs and capabilities (5m21s).

Potrzeby człowieka a technologia

• A question is raised about whether humans are still capable of critical thinking in a world where machines are increasingly able to process information (5m29s).
• The brain has not changed much in the past 200,000 years, and evolution takes thousands of years to confirm that changes in the environment are permanent (5m40s).
• Humans still have natural needs, such as the need to eat and socialize, which are not necessarily driven by the need for survival (6m11s).
• Humans have not experienced hunger in Poland, despite many people living below the poverty line, and the abundance of food available, with shops like Żabka every 500 meters, triggers the desire to eat even when not hungry (6m45s).
• The evolution of humans has not adapted to the rapid development of new technologies over the past 30 years, and there are no studies showing that human brains have significantly adapted to life in a world of new technologies (6m57s).
• Research shows that people who overuse screens have a decrease in gray matter in the brain, similar to that of drug addicts, and gray matter is responsible for many important functions in life, including higher-level skills (7m13s).
• The human brain is not fully adapted to healthy functioning in the modern world and is trying to learn and adapt to the way people live, but biologically, this has not happened and will not happen in the near future (7m37s).
• There is no evidence to suggest that humans will become extinct, and there is no study showing that the human brain has changed biologically over the past 200,000 years despite many important inventions (7m52s).

Dopamina i uzależnienie od technologii

• The creators of new technologies are aware of what they do not know about the human brain, and they use this knowledge to their advantage, as stated by Ian Parker, a former member of Facebook's supervisory board, who said that they exploited the user's weak point by giving them a dose of dopamine (8m9s).
• Dopamine is a neurotransmitter released by the brain when it detects something pleasant in its environment or thinks about something pleasant, and research shows that the phone is perceived by the brain as a source of pleasure (8m40s).
• The brain is lazy and will not choose to engage in an activity on its own, it needs to be triggered, which is why the phone can be so addictive (9m4s).
• Empathy requires listening, but it's often easier to just scroll through the internet, which is why it's essential to remember that technology is neutral and can be used for various purposes, including medicine and AI (9m9s).
• The adult entertainment industry is one of the largest users of AI and the metaverse, allowing for online experiences that can simulate physical sensations without the other person's knowledge or consent (9m32s).
• Technological products, such as digital games, online stores, and social media, are designed based on knowledge of the dopamine system to satisfy many of our needs and associate with pleasure, exploiting our weaknesses (10m8s).
• These products are not like a knife, which doesn't send 200 notifications a day or encourage users to check it while driving or in the bathroom, highlighting the differences in how we interact with technology (10m24s).
• The comparison between technology and a knife has caused harm by relieving us of responsibility, as we tell ourselves that we're adults and can use our phones however we want, ignoring the potential consequences (10m41s).

Prywatność w dobie nowych technologii

• To use the metaverse, users will have to scan their entire body, including their iris, and provide access to a vast amount of personal information, making privacy a valuable commodity, especially for children (10m56s).
• Many children have already had their privacy compromised by adults sharing their information online without consent, making it essential to prioritize and protect their privacy (11m13s).
• Websites and apps that make money from our attention and data should be recognized for their true purpose, and it's crucial to remember that many technologies are not designed to improve the world, but rather to sell products (11m27s).
• As Mark Zuckerberg claimed that Facebook was created to help people connect with friends, but 20 years later, it's clear that the platform is primarily used to sell products and promote consumerism (11m40s).

Przetwarzanie informacji a potrzeba wiedzy

• It's essential to be aware of how our brains work, specifically that they are designed to process information, and to recognize the potential risks and consequences of excessive technology use (11m59s).
• The human brain finds it pleasant to constantly seek information on a biological level, but it's essential to remember that it's not necessary to collect as much information as possible to live life to the fullest (12m6s).
• The idea that the more information we gather, the faster or slower we live our lives is a misconception, as everyone lives their life at the same pace (12m18s).
• Humans have always had the desire to gather as much information as possible, as seen in the 18th-century invention of a device that allowed monks to read eight books simultaneously (12m32s).
• The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a natural phenomenon, as evolution has taught humans that if they don't stay informed, they might miss something crucial to their survival (12m50s).
• The human brain is designed to be easily distracted, which was beneficial for survival in the past, but can be detrimental in today's world, especially when combined with the constant availability of information through technology (13m11s).

Koncentracja i wielozadaniowość

• Concentration is not a natural state for the human brain, and it's essential to create conditions that allow for focused work, as deep work is necessary to achieve great things and make progress in one's skills and knowledge (13m28s).
• Multitasking is not as effective as it seems, and research shows that only about 1% of the population is truly capable of multitasking, making it a risky assumption to think that one can handle multiple tasks simultaneously (14m29s).
• Human concentration works like a flashlight in the dark, and it takes several minutes to refocus on a task after being distracted, making it challenging to work efficiently when constantly interrupted (14m42s).
• Not responding immediately to messages or notifications doesn't mean someone is not working, but rather that they are working, and this needs to be discussed as new technologies and techno-enthusiastic speeches suggest that being constantly available and gathering information is necessary, but in reality, it's about giving attention and data to make someone's metrics align (15m18s).

Potrzeba informacji zwrotnej i nagrody

• Humans need to take control of this situation, and another issue is that the brain seeks feedback from the group, which is a very primitive human need, and this need has been present since the times of cavemen, who would be in danger if the group stopped accepting them (15m40s).
• Everything that comes from the internet, such as comments, likes, and interactions, is very stimulating for the brain and appears as pleasure, making it difficult to stop checking for information after posting a comment or post (16m1s).
• The brain loves unpredictable rewards, as shown by an experiment by Michel Cer in the 1970s with pigeons, where a reward given at a constant frequency was not as attractive as an unpredictable reward (16m21s).
• Many products, including social media and games, use "Dark patterns" or dark methods to capture attention, which are based on the brain's love of unpredictable rewards and other characteristics (16m48s).

Naśladowanie i rozproszenie uwagi

• The brain also learns through imitation, and this is a problem, as it's not just about what children observe, but also about how adults show their brains that they need to function in a certain way every day (16m59s).
• Research shows that the average teenager in the UK, and similarly in Poland, receives 250 notifications per day, which, assuming 8 hours of sleep, means that 16 hours of life are interrupted 250 times a day (17m30s).
• It's worth remembering that a brain trained to be distracted will live in distraction, and it's essential to be aware of this and check phone statistics, such as screen activations, to understand how many times a day is interrupted (17m55s).

Technologia a rozwój umiejętności

• The brain can be distracted by tasks that are outsourced to AI, and while AI can perform impressive tasks, such as writing great books and novels, humans will not develop their own talents or skills if they rely on technology to do the work for them (18m3s).
• Technologies can speed up work, but they should be used for tasks that people do not want to do, not to replace human skills and talents (18m45s).
• Technological products can capture people's attention and data in various ways, including through algorithms that learn what people fear and show them content that fuels those fears (18m55s).
• These algorithms, known as "trauma algorithms," can keep people engaged with a service by exploiting their fears, such as showing young mothers information about infant mortality or childhood illnesses (19m2s).
• Research has shown the existence of these algorithms on platforms like TikTok and Meta services (19m27s).

Uzależnienie behawioralne i nadużywanie technologii

• The constant exposure to these algorithms and the pressure to constantly check technology can lead to feelings of being addicted, and people can check themselves for six signs of behavioral addiction as defined by the World Health Organization (19m35s).
• Even if people are not addicted, the unregulated and unethical tech industry has led to a pandemic of problematic technology use in Western societies, according to Professor Clifford Nass, a late professor at Stanford (20m5s).
• Professor Nass stated that if people reach for their phones in every free moment, it means their brain has already been trained for deconcentration, but habits can be changed (20m15s).
• People are living in a new type of toxic environment, an "information smog," and are suffering from "technostress," a modern adaptive disease that was defined 40 years ago (20m36s).
• Technology stress, as per its definition, refers to the tension felt by the brain due to an excessive intake of information, leading to problems with memory and the ability to acquire new knowledge (21m4s).
• This stress is caused by the brain's "guardian" not allowing any information to pass through, resulting in a state of information overload (21m13s).
• As a result, people may become less intelligent and less capable of deep thinking, despite being more productive and efficient (21m36s).
• Research from the University of Munich in February of the previous year showed that services like YouTube, and especially TikTok, can destroy our memory by constantly exposing us to short, unrelated videos (21m54s).
• This can lead to a state of disorientation and make it difficult for people to focus their attention, ultimately resulting in a lack of knowledge and understanding (22m10s).

Informacja a wiedza

• The difference between information and knowledge is that knowledge is acquired through experience and understanding, whereas information is just data that can be found online (22m14s).
• The phrase "religion of reach" refers to the idea that if something is popular or has a large following, it must be good or desirable (23m0s).
• This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, as people compare their lives to the curated and often unrealistic portrayals of others on social media (23m14s).
• Even on professional platforms like LinkedIn, people often present a perfect image of their lives, which can be misleading and create unrealistic expectations (23m23s).

Presja społeczna i konsumpcjonizm

• Many people may never ask themselves what they truly want in life, and instead, follow a predetermined path, with 30 people from office buildings in Warsaw admitting to going to work with a sense of dread (23m41s).
• Sonia Kisza, author of the book "Histeria sztuki", stated that browsing through creams is not the same as taking care of oneself, and that using creams is acceptable, but constantly browsing through advertisements is not (24m5s).

Higiena cyfrowa

• The concept of "higiena cyfrowa" (digital hygiene) is necessary, just like hygiene at work, oral hygiene, and hand hygiene, which are all behaviors that protect one's health (24m40s).
• Digital hygiene involves adopting behaviors that protect one's well-being in the digital world, such as not constantly checking notifications or social media (24m47s).
• The idea is not to completely reject technology, but to use it in a way that promotes healthy behaviors, and to establish boundaries, such as not using certain devices or apps during certain times of the day (24m50s).
• One strategy for improving digital hygiene is to replace feelings of guilt with motivation for change, and to establish habits that promote healthy digital behaviors (25m16s).
• Simple changes, such as turning off notifications, can have a significant impact on one's life, and can be implemented starting from the next day (25m38s).
• Another strategy is to fight for the ability to do one's job without constant distractions, such as emails or notifications, and to establish boundaries around work hours (25m54s).
• It's also important to not constantly carry a phone, and to not feel the need to be constantly available, as this can lead to burnout and decreased productivity (26m10s).

Rób to, co kochasz?

• It's crucial to eliminate things that cause discomfort and show phrases like "Do What You Love Love What You Do," which can be one of the more damaging slogans. (26m34s)
• If everyone only did the work they loved, many professions would cease to exist, and society wouldn't function. (26m40s)
• The phrase "Do What You Love Love What You Do" might have been created to sell neon signs with this slogan. (26m50s)
• Discovering what you're passionate about isn't the same as developing interests, and it's essential to differentiate between the two. (26m55s)
• Engaging in creative activities that require manual work can have a soothing effect on the soul, which is why many programmers dream of leaving their jobs to work with their hands. (27m5s)

Zdrowie psychiczne i odpoczynek

• Mental health depends on relationships with people, not connections with people through technology. (27m19s)
• Newborns need human touch, and while technology allows for connections, it's essential to remember that humans need other humans. (27m23s)
• It's crucial to prioritize quality rest, which means not just scrolling through your phone but doing something meaningful. (27m31s)
• Don't be afraid of boredom, as it's not true that intelligent people don't get bored; boredom is necessary for creativity. (27m39s)
• When the brain is given time to relax, it starts generating good ideas, so it's essential to give it space. (27m50s)
• Avoid using your phone at least an hour before bedtime. (27m53s)

Cena postępu technologicznego

• Henry David Thoreau said, "The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it," which is a motivating quote. (28m13s)
• To help with self-reflection, consider that 3 hours of screen time per day translates to 90 days per year spent staring at a screen, and in a decade, that's 1 year and 3 months spent actively on the internet. (28m30s)