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This video is a spoken word piece by Prince Ea titled "Can We Auto-Correct Humanity? (2025)". It is a critique of modern society's over-reliance on technology, especially cell phones and social media, and a call to reconnect with the real world.
The video highlights the irony that while technology claims to connect us, people feel "more selfish and separate than ever" [00:27].
Key Points from the Video
Time Spent on Phones: The average person is noted to spend four years of their life looking down at their cell phone [00:01]. The speaker suggests that touch screens can make us "lose touch" [00:08].
The "Anti-Social Network": The speaker argues that platforms like Facebook should be reclassified as an "anti-social network," noting that many people with large friend lists are still "friendless" and alone [00:45]. Self-worth is frequently measured by the number of followers and likes [00:59].
Decreased Attention Span: Due to constant "media over stimulation" and communication reduced to snaps and abbreviations, the speaker cites studies showing the average adult's attention span is now one second lower than that of a goldfish [01:52].
Call to Action: Prince Ea urges listeners to take control and "auto correct" ourselves [02:08]. He suggests simple changes to reclaim precious moments, such as:
No longer spoiling a moment by recording it with a phone, but just keeping it [02:14].
No longer taking pictures of all meals, but just eating them [02:25].
A Hopeful Vision: The video concludes with the idea of imagining a world where we smile when we have low batteries because it means we'll be "one bar closer to humanity" [02:45].
Video Details:
Channel: Prince Ea
Published: September 29, 2014
URL:
The video highlights the irony that while technology claims to connect us, people feel "more selfish and separate than ever" [00:27].
Key Points from the Video
Time Spent on Phones: The average person is noted to spend four years of their life looking down at their cell phone [00:01]. The speaker suggests that touch screens can make us "lose touch" [00:08].
The "Anti-Social Network": The speaker argues that platforms like Facebook should be reclassified as an "anti-social network," noting that many people with large friend lists are still "friendless" and alone [00:45]. Self-worth is frequently measured by the number of followers and likes [00:59].
Decreased Attention Span: Due to constant "media over stimulation" and communication reduced to snaps and abbreviations, the speaker cites studies showing the average adult's attention span is now one second lower than that of a goldfish [01:52].
Call to Action: Prince Ea urges listeners to take control and "auto correct" ourselves [02:08]. He suggests simple changes to reclaim precious moments, such as:
No longer spoiling a moment by recording it with a phone, but just keeping it [02:14].
No longer taking pictures of all meals, but just eating them [02:25].
A Hopeful Vision: The video concludes with the idea of imagining a world where we smile when we have low batteries because it means we'll be "one bar closer to humanity" [02:45].
Video Details:
Channel: Prince Ea
Published: September 29, 2014
URL:
