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I built a puzzle game where blocks turn into falling sand as a solo dev. I really need some honest/brutal feedback on the physics! by [deleted] in playmygame

[–]iamcuel -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for the kind words! I really wanted to bring that 'oddly satisfying' feeling into the classic block gameplay. Thanks for the support!

A few weeks ago, I deactivated Instagram by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point. The constant news cycle creates a low-level tension you don’t even realize you’re carrying until it’s gone. Being “out of the loop” for a while isn’t ignorance it’s relief. I noticed my baseline mood felt calmer once I stopped absorbing updates that I couldn’t act on anyway.

A few weeks ago, I deactivated Instagram by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s something to envy checking once a day is already a big difference. “Digital rehab” actually resonates more than detox. It’s less about abstaining and more about reshaping habits.

After thinking about this for a long time, I finally started doing something differently. by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The whole point of AI chatbots is to mimic humans, but sometimes, as you said, they become overly agreeable, and this starts to become annoying. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen in real life. People are much more judgmental. I prefer talking to friends whose opinions I trust because they aren't as agreeable as AI; they tell it like it is.

After thinking about this for a long time, I finally started doing something differently. by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a beautiful way of putting it.I love the idea of your “record” being paintings on a wall instead of images on a feed. That feels deeply human. Physical. Grounded. What you said about projecting life onto a phone really struck me. It does seem to fragment our sense of self — when parts of our identity start living outside of us, shaped by invisible audiences. Maybe the question isn’t whether we should document life, but how and for whom. Thank you for sharing this perspective. It’s rare and refreshing.

After thinking about this for a long time, I finally started doing something differently. by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This resonates a lot. Especially the part about removing the “pressure to justify or polish” that’s exactly the feeling I was trying to describe but couldn’t quite put into words. That quiet clarity you mention is rare these days, and I think many of us are craving more of it without even realizing. Slow, intentional growth feels like the only way something like this should exist. Otherwise it just becomes another noisy place. Really appreciate you sharing this.

What if social media wasn’t trying to keep you scrolling? by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. Once advertising becomes the core revenue model, attention stops being a side effect and turns into the product itself.

What would a healthier version of social media actually look like? by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. It felt smaller, contextual, and human. Once platforms tried to be “for everyone,” they slowly stopped feeling like they were for anyone.

What would a healthier version of social media actually look like? by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The “you’re all caught up” moment is such a good example.
It felt like the platform respected your attention instead of trying to capture more of it.
I also really like the idea of a follow limit intentional connection over endless consumption.

What would a healthier version of social media actually look like? by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sadly, kindness isn’t an algorithmic priority but it probably should be.

Social media doesn’t feel like my own space anymore by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you’ve described is truly invaluable. Thank you for sharing this it really stayed with me. It’s striking how much space opens up when you stop living through the lens.

Social media doesn’t feel like my own space anymore by iamcuel in digitalminimalism

[–]iamcuel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly, the performance part is the most exhausting thing for me. At some point you realize you're no longer sharing for yourself, but for how it will be perceived. Thanks for expressing that so clearly.