00:00This is a methophone. It is exactly what it looks like. A clear piece of acrylic shaped like an
00:05iPhone. But why does it exist? My friend is actually the inventor and creator of these and
00:09he told me that what he wanted to test was if we're all so addicted to our phones then could
00:15you potentially curb somebody's addiction by replacing the feeling of having a phone in your
00:20pocket with something that feels exactly the same? Now I commentate on technology's impact on society
00:26right? So obviously I have something to say here. I think the reason 13 million people and counting
00:33are intrigued about that video of me and the boba shop and why this is so completely sold out right
00:39now is because this little piece of acrylic feels like a physical artifact that directly responds to
00:45this collective tension we all feel about how our devices which are meant to make us more connected
00:51are actually having the exact opposite effect. This is not news. I don't need to report this.
00:56But even as we're all astutely aware of that like what are we supposed to do? We're all just
01:01individuals up against what the entirety of big tech? And I think that's why this little piece of
01:09acrylic feels so empowering. I mean honestly look have I used my phone less in the past week that I've
01:15been carrying this around with me? Probably not. But just the idea that I could have something in my
01:21life something I can touch and hold and the conversation that this little guy is sparking
01:25online that's what really matters. But what do you think really? I mean do you think that a single
01:31piece of acrylic could actually start to help us get back in touch with our humanity? Or is this just
01:37a weird party trick? Oh and if you know why this is called a methophone? Drop that knowledge in the comments.
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