Ever feel like your phone is literally controlling you? 📱👀In today's world, the constant battle between your brain and your phone is a pressing issue that affects our creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. With the rise of artificial intelligence and emerging technology, it's easy to get caught up in the endless stream of information and entertainment that our phones provide. But what happens when we spend too much time on our phones, and not enough time nurturing our creativity and engaging in activities that bring us joy? Phone addiction and social media addiction are real concerns that can lead to behavioural addiction, FOMO, and a sense of disconnection from the world around us. In this video, we'll explore the concept of tech vs. creativity and how we can find a healthy balance between using technology as a tool to enhance our lives and allowing it to control us. We'll discuss ways to spend less time on your phone, and more time engaging in activities that promote creativity, art, and design, such as the maker movement, DIY projects, and experimental design. By unplugging from our phones and tapping into our inner creativity, we can become more innovative, productive, and fulfilled individuals, much like creators like Mark Rober and Adam Savage. So, who's winning in the battle between your brain and your phone? Join us as we delve into the world of philosophy, innovation, and digital health, and discover how you can take back control and make room for creativity in your life.IN THIS EPISODE: ✅The Psychology of the "Ding": Why your phone has you Pavlovian-trained to pick it up, and how much time you are actually losing every time you get distracted. ✅Reclaiming Lost Focus: A look at the statistics behind how many hours we waste daily on mindless apps.✅The "Boring Phone" Hack: A surprising, built-in device setting Ashley and Matt are testing this week that helps strip away your phone's best weapon for triggering your dopamine. ✅Replacing the Screen: Hands-on strategies to move away from the doom-scroll and back into fulfilling, real-world habits. Welcome to Room for Creativity, a podcast investigating the intersection of technology, innovation, and creative thought. Hosts Matt and Ashley analyze tech disruptors – both past and present – exploring how technological shifts change the way we approach work and creativity. By looking at these different disruptive moments in history, we bring together insights to help modern creators reclaim their space, leverage new tools and tech, and make a little Room for Creativity in their own lives.References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gs6o4UoQ5xlm0-WPMHfck73V5pDZGHtTXwFZ4fePIew/edit?usp=sharing