Algoasis
Restrict and schedule access to distracting sites, and boost your focus with streak tracking, to-do lists, pomodoros and habit-building tools. Algoasis empowers you to use technology in a way that benefits you.
The problem
On average, we spend 11.5 hours which is 71% of our waking hours, in front of screens, with 2.4 hours on social media and 3.25 hours on mobile devices.
Our attention span on screens has drastically dropped from 2.5 minutes in 2005 to just 47 seconds in 2020, a 68.6% decrease This decline affects our ability to focus on complex tasks and reduces productivity, leading to superficial content engagement rather than deep understanding.
How this might affect you?
Tech companies design algorithms to capture and monetize your
attention, making you more than just a user - you're their product.
These algorithms learn and adapt to your preferences, ensuring you
stay engaged often at the cost of your focus and productivity.
‘At Netflix, we are competing for our customers’ time, so our
competitors include Snapchat, Youtube, sleep, etc.’ — Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix
While advocating for legislation to control how tech companies use
algorithms is valid, achieving comprehensive regulation might be as
challenging as the limited success seen in curbing sugar in fast food.
The responsibility, therefore, falls largely on you, the consumer.
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