Phone Bricking Craze Raises Questions: Are We Missing Out on a Better Escape?
People are jokingly bricking their phones to avoid doomscrolling, but some now fear they might be missing out on a new phone-bashing trend.
There's a twist to the anti-FOMO craze as some people are worried they might be missing out on the latest way to spend less time on their phones by 'bricking' - intentionally damaging their phone - to cut down on excessive scrolling and doomscrolling. This trend has emerged as a humorous response to the growing concern about screen time and its negative effects on mental health. The idea is to limit one's exposure to social media and online news, but some are now worried they might be giving up on another tool that could help them stay off their devices. As a result, people are weighing the pros and cons of intentionally damaging their phones to reduce their screen time.
