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Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones
Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones
Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones
Saturday 11th October 2025
Meet those who ditched smartphones for a mindful life. Explore communities embracing digital detox in this engaging episode.
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Episode Overview
- Communities are forming to support living without smartphones.
- Smartphone bans face legal and practical challenges.
- Youth movements like The Luddite Club promote digital detox.
- Parental concerns drive initiatives to delay smartphone use for kids.
- Living without smartphones can improve focus and social interactions.
"Honestly, since I've gotten rid of my smartphone, I'm more on top of everything. I've become a lot less scatterbrained."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'All In The Mind' takes you on a journey to meet people who have decided to ditch their smartphones for a more mindful existence. From a quaint French village to bustling New York City, and even regional Victoria, communities are forming around the idea of living without the constant buzz of notifications.
The episode explores how people are managing this digital detox in 2025, a time when smartphones seem indispensable. You'll hear from Vincent Paul Petit, the mayor of a French commune who attempted to ban smartphones in public spaces, and Steph Chellis, a parent and teacher advocating for delayed smartphone use among children. Meanwhile, in New York, Jameson Butler co-founded The Luddite Club, offering young people a community to unplug and engage with the world around them.
The episode doesn't shy away from the challenges of going smartphone-free, highlighting both the personal and societal hurdles. But is it all worth it? Dive into these stories and see if living off the grid might just be the answer to a more connected life.