Why I Carry an iPod and Dumbphone in 2024

A little while back I received a comment from a viewer saying that carrying multiple devices over one smart device is creating a needless complication for myself. Today I'm responding to that with 5 reasons why I carry multiple dumb devices in 2024. Let me know if you use any of this simple tech in the comment section!

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[mzohayb]

A person once said in a podcast: "What level of inconvenience are you willing to accept to live a more meaningful and peaceful life?"

[esipbbm]

This type of "minimalism" that you were criticized for is called normal life for anyone born before smartphones existed.

[dtwings]

I doubt any person saying that "you just need more willpower" is actually exercising more willpower.

[bitterbuffalo]

Going on a walk with just an mp3 player and some good tunes is a great experience

[petesime]

I'm 45, so I've witnessed all these changes accelerate from my young adulthood to now. My phone hasn't made me happier, I feel more beholden to it than anything. I miss having time to myself.

I freely admit that part of this is nostalgia. I'm not a minimalist. I wouldn't have a dvd collection or shelves of books if I were. But I'm edging closer to getting a dumb phone and not being quite so beholden to the notifications that demand my attention and time.

[NomadOverNormal]

I remember being out of cell signal service while out in national parks, and not really having the ability to check my phone. I'd drive out to this one alcove that was 25 minutes away from my campsite once per day to do so, and having that designated half hour was pretty neat. Applying that restriction by forcing it with your devices seems like a great concept. People might typically argue that it's less efficient to have more devices, but like I said in my note taking video, there's so much opportunity to distract you on a smartphone. You pick up your iPod for a reason, and you dont get deterred from that reason. Congrats on joining the 10k club!

[im_avg_joe]

iPod and dumb phones don't invade my privacy. Kudos to you

[StigmaSam]

I LOVE your channel dude! You’re talking my language on so many levels. I’ve been walking a similar path to you, just not recording it. It’s refreshing to see other people doing things differently and adding some resistance to tech.

[Kawartha]

“Meaning friction” is a great analogy.
I recently had the exact epiphany you were talking about.
I had hundreds of albums on my iPhone …. but do you think I would ever lie down and actually really listen to one!
The funny thing is, I consider myself an audiophile
So I bought a quality DAP and now I literally listen to probably 2 entire albums daily….and the sound quality is even better!
I’ll never go back ….
I deleted all my music off my iPhone.
Try it ….you’ll never go back!
The whole listening session suddenly becomes became pure and self empowering.
Now ….I am using that new found fortitude in other forms of technology combat.

[franalmonte]

I miss the iPod, windows xp and MSN days

[CZMICWIZARD]

I just watched this with tears in my eyes. I don’t know why this connected so deeply with me. Actually I do know why. I was looking for this.

This video is going to change the lives of me and my kids. Thank you.

[Yu-GiBoy]

I use ad blockers, AI ad scramblers, No-Script, I never have the same mac address or IP, and on android devices you can go into developer mode and manually disable your camera, mic, GPS (or spoof location), gyroscope, and so on. This all helps to silence Ad-trafficking if you don't want to give up smart devices or computers. I defiantly dig the idea of having the option to choose between a dumb phone and a smart phone, it lets you take more control when you want it. Great video.

[rejectconvenience]

Great video, you articulated everything so well. I’ve been on the dumb phone and iPod combo for over 2 years now and I cannot fathom going back to a smartphone. Keep up the great work!

[lonestardude]

I started using my iPod and love it! Uninterrupted music! No notifications, messages or commercials! I’ve also always used the Garmin for the same reason!

[PPA-vlcu]

I was a lot happier with my little IPod shuffle, and dumb phone.

[LeoSchuldiner]

I still remember 13 years ago, when a coworker showed up with a smartphone and a 3G internet connection. I thought that was totally unnecessary.. And now I remember in a nostalgic way how things were back then. I still remember one of the most liberating moments in my life was around 2016, when someone stole my smartphone on the street and I had to live my life without it a few days. I felt light, without worries. Thank you for sharing this content.

Cheers from Chile, Southamerica.

[corychecketts]

Thanks for the mention in the video. I’m glad I could help. Great video as always!

[lilPopper]

Even I carry multiple gadgets. Despite using a smart phone, I still carry a separate media device for music, reading. And it's my way to repurpose old tech and keep my phone's battery last long.

Heck. I still use a separate GPS navigator because they still give better routes than phones and I am saving data.

[MarcosCapella]

I was thinking about this today at the gym. I was hating on my playlist and stopped for a full 5 minute in the middle of the gym trying to find something good to listen to and then I remembered that when all I had was an iPod and a dumb phone as a teenager, if I didn’t like the music I would just give up and put my iPod in my pocket. But with Spotify you feel like there must be something good and you can pick it on the go, but it’s just frustrating!!

[amila]

Yes, got the message. Concept. To choose what is esssential. What to do, when to do, Why to do. Thanks Spencer for sharing this.