The battle against smartphone dependency has reached a point where hours vanish to mindless scrolling and notification-driven instinct. Billionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson believes this struggle is not a personal failure. Instead, he calls it a neurological hijack engineered by what he terms the “Addiction Economy.”
In a recent post on X, reported by several international outlets, Johnson urged people to take back control of their attention through a deceptively simple technique that strengthens the brain’s ability to resist digital temptation.
A Habit That Rewires Control
According to Johnson’s post on X, every individual checks their phone almost 150 times a day and spends over 4 hours and 30 minutes staring at it. That constant anticipation of alerts, he explains, sends a spike of dopamine into the brain’s reward center, triggering craving and reducing executive control.
He suggests a daily practice to reverse the damage:
He asserts that just ten of these repetitions each day can cultivate stronger willpower, self mastery, and self respect.
“The Addiction Economy Has Hijacked Your Reward System”
Johnson warns that modern digital platforms rely on behavioral manipulation to keep users hooked. In his words, “Each capitulation trades your sovereignty for sedation.” The billionaire argues that regaining control begins with small actions that allow the brain’s executive functions to reclaim authority over impulse.
Why His Advice Garners Attention
Bryan Johnson is not new to the science of brain optimisation. The American entrepreneur and venture capitalist is known for founding companies such as Kernel and Braintree, and for his anti aging experiment Project Blueprint. His personal pursuit of cognitive enhancement has earned both praise and skepticism from experts, particularly around methods related to longevity.
However, his latest phone addiction strategy lands in a far more relatable territory. The growing global dependence on smartphones has prompted wider concern among neuroscientists and mental health professionals.
A First Step to Reclaiming Attention
Johnson’s message frames impulse resistance as a powerful behavioral intervention that anyone can adopt, without apps, gadgets, or lifestyle overhauls. The billionaire calls it “a great first step to reclaim yourself.”
As digital distractions increasingly challenge personal productivity and mental health, his advice places the spotlight on conscious control. The quiet victories of waiting ten minutes at a time could gradually restore what the modern world has been eroding: the ability to choose where the mind goes.
In a recent post on X, reported by several international outlets, Johnson urged people to take back control of their attention through a deceptively simple technique that strengthens the brain’s ability to resist digital temptation.
A Habit That Rewires Control
According to Johnson’s post on X, every individual checks their phone almost 150 times a day and spends over 4 hours and 30 minutes staring at it. That constant anticipation of alerts, he explains, sends a spike of dopamine into the brain’s reward center, triggering craving and reducing executive control.
He suggests a daily practice to reverse the damage:
- Notice the urge to check your phone
- Refuse to act on it
- Wait ten minutes before opening
He asserts that just ten of these repetitions each day can cultivate stronger willpower, self mastery, and self respect.
If you struggle with impulse control, do this 10x a day to make your brain stronger:
— Bryan Johnson (@bryan_johnson) October 26, 2025
+ notice the impulse to check your phone
+ deny the request
+ wait 10 min before opening
Start with 10 reps a day and you’ll feel:
+ heightened will power
+ stronger self mastery
+ deeper…
“The Addiction Economy Has Hijacked Your Reward System”
Johnson warns that modern digital platforms rely on behavioral manipulation to keep users hooked. In his words, “Each capitulation trades your sovereignty for sedation.” The billionaire argues that regaining control begins with small actions that allow the brain’s executive functions to reclaim authority over impulse.
Why His Advice Garners Attention
Bryan Johnson is not new to the science of brain optimisation. The American entrepreneur and venture capitalist is known for founding companies such as Kernel and Braintree, and for his anti aging experiment Project Blueprint. His personal pursuit of cognitive enhancement has earned both praise and skepticism from experts, particularly around methods related to longevity.
However, his latest phone addiction strategy lands in a far more relatable territory. The growing global dependence on smartphones has prompted wider concern among neuroscientists and mental health professionals.
A First Step to Reclaiming Attention
Johnson’s message frames impulse resistance as a powerful behavioral intervention that anyone can adopt, without apps, gadgets, or lifestyle overhauls. The billionaire calls it “a great first step to reclaim yourself.”
As digital distractions increasingly challenge personal productivity and mental health, his advice places the spotlight on conscious control. The quiet victories of waiting ten minutes at a time could gradually restore what the modern world has been eroding: the ability to choose where the mind goes.
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