Part 5/12:
The Power and Peril of Phone Addiction and Discipline
Joe and his friend Jeff chat about their dependency on phones, comparing it to drug addiction. They joke about the value of disciplining oneself with minimal internet exposure, removing the temptation to scroll endlessly or indulge in lazy habits. Joe mentions using a flip phone like Louis CK to avoid the dopamine rush from social media, yet laments that friends still use his smartphone, invading his boundaries.
They reflect humorously on underwear—debating whether one truly needs it—and how the desire for instant gratification makes discipline difficult. Joe admits to beginning to consider giving up his smartphone's internet altogether, recognizing how addictive surfing photos or texts can feel.