I’ve noticed YouTube specifically has become more addictive, I never used to be one to sit and scroll for long durations before but I often catch myself spending way too long on shorts now
Even people or older generations seem to be getting sucked in nowadays
I’ve found I’ve used my phone a lot less, but it might be because I prefer either longer, more essay structured videos, or a good half hour unscripted comedy bit (podcast, video game, whatever). I don’t even bother with a lot of stuff under 10 minutes unless it’s something like an animation or a skit where that time would be unreasonable. Still though, they’re from channels I know, and aren’t ones I’m randomly being served. I’ve gotten more into TV recently because if it, and I read manga when I have a little bit of downtime.
Still though, the way popular web video has gone, it’s funny remembering YouTube nuking short videos a decade back when they changed the revenue structure. They already had the videos being made on their platform and actively discouraged them.