Michael Calor: yes
Lauren Goode: yes
Michael Calor: What about you, Zoë?
Zoe Schiffer: My total screen time. I actually watched it first and I think it’s like three hours and 40 minutes on my phone, which honestly sounds impressive to me. You’re raising your eyebrows, Mike, why are you doing that? In fact its only a few minutes on social media apps. I think I deserve a Medal of Honor.
Michael Calor: You really deserve a Medal of Honor. I have a timer on my phone that goes off after I’ve been on Instagram for more than 20 minutes. I hit that timer every day.
Lauren Goode: This is not a joke. He follows it. I’ve sent Mike memes before and then get no response, and because we work across the newsroom from each other, I’ll literally walk up to his desk a few times and say, “Did you see that thing I sent you? “
Zoe Schiffer: It is thirst.
Lauren Goode: No, I know. He’ll say, “No, I’m out of time,” and I’m like, “You’re following that? Check out the meme.”
Michael Calor: Do you ever think about closing apps?
Lauren Goode: every time.
Michael Calor: every time?
Lauren Goode: I fantasize about it right now. What if you don’t constantly feel like you have to broadcast something?
Michael Calor: yes What about you, Zoë?
Zoe Schiffer: Honestly, I’m not that into them, but I’ve been on parental leave for a few months, so the answer is that I think about turning my phone off all the time and I’m honestly surprised that How much time can I spend not even using social media apps on my phone? what about you?
Michael Calor: I often have the urge to throw the phone across the room and never look at it again, but then I always pick it up and go back.
Lauren Goode: This is usually when I send him some terrible meme.
Michael Calor: Yes, or I think of a joke.
Lauren Goode: the right
Michael Calor: Now should do the skit. yes Well, today we’re talking about: Is it time to step away from social media? And since there are so many social apps and platforms out there, we’re going to focus on the platforms we use the most, text-based social sites, because we’re word people. It’s wired Anokhi wadiA show about the people, power and influence of Silicon Valley. I’m Michael Keillor, director of consumer technology and culture here at WIRED.
