Why are Gen Z and Millennials ditching their smartphones for dumb phones? | The Stream

Did you know the average user could spend up to 5.5 years of their life on social media? We’re living in a time dominated by smartphones and constant connectivity. But more and more people are saying they want to reclaim their time by going back to the basics. This switch is fuelled by the desire for stronger mental wellbeing. In this episode, we’ll explore how people are trying to break the addictive grip of social media and whether this is signalling a broader change in society’s relationship with technology. Presenter: Myriam Francois Guests: Shayonne DasGupta - Writer Jose Briones - Content Creator & Digital Minimalist Sophia Smith Galer - Journalist & Content Creator Pete Judo - Behavioural Scientist & Content Creator Marco Prince - Tech Content Creator #genz #socialmedia #smartphone #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeera #aljazeeralive #millenials