IMO, your brain can adapt to "minimal" UI and even with minimal UI it will find its desired source of dopamine distraction.
So either you replace those distractions with other activities or you have to put something more engaging and advanced to protect you from going to rabbit holes.
The second is what I'm experimenting with. I built a quick chat that tries to challenge the necessity or intention of my device usage after I unlock my phone. Unfortunately it's possible on Android only. If you are interested check Intenty app on Google Play.
Then a proper question is "what metric to select for optimization?"
As for just using plain software, yes it is an option indeed. But when we are using our devices, we produce so many data points and they are mostly used for hooking our attention through models. Don't you think that there is there so little reverse targeted application of the models?
Apologies for misleading title of my question, I was curious about "improving" our phone usage habits not using it for the purpose of getting more attention. Something like reducing screen time.
Creating this is a very bold move, regardless of success or failure. The noise it generates draws attention to potential alternatives in how we interact with our devices.
Talking about alternatives often leads to mere concern and agreement without action. Presenting an actual alternative, however, deserves respect.
Yet, there's a hint of skepticism in my appreciation. Why the 'AI' pin? The constant mention of 'AI' arouses suspicion about the product, recalling a time when 'AI' was not a part of their lexicon.
So either you replace those distractions with other activities or you have to put something more engaging and advanced to protect you from going to rabbit holes.
The second is what I'm experimenting with. I built a quick chat that tries to challenge the necessity or intention of my device usage after I unlock my phone. Unfortunately it's possible on Android only. If you are interested check Intenty app on Google Play.