Gen Z and the 2-hour rule

We have an article from The Guardian this week, and discuss a recent initiative in Japan where the town of Toyoake proposed a voluntary two-hour daily limit on smartphone use, particularly targeting youth. 

The Guardian article reports on the experiences of several Japanese Gen Z individuals who attempted to adhere to this limit, sharing stories of both struggle and success, noting that some found the challenge made their days more meaningful. 

We use the article as a starting point to discuss the widespread problem of excessive smartphone use, contrasting the habits of today's youth with our own pre-internet generation and expressing scepticism about the large amounts of time people spend on their devices, though we support the idea of setting boundaries to promote well-being.