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Goetze's Black-and-White Phone: A Detox from Distractions

12/18/2025

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Goetze adopted a "screen-time sober" approach by changing her phone display to black and white.
She uses an older iPhone 8 to reduce distractions.
The change lowers her impulse to engage with the latest technology.
She says the low-stimulus setting helps prevent endless scrolling on social media apps.
The approach may reduce digital fatigue.

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Story summary

Goetze adopted a "screen-time sober" approach by changing her phone display to black and white.
She uses an older iPhone 8 to reduce distractions.
The change lowers her impulse to engage with the latest technology.
She says the low-stimulus setting helps prevent endless scrolling on social media apps.
The approach may reduce digital fatigue.