99 Days of Freedom Challenges You to Give Up All Use of Facebook
Laura McQuarrie — July 24, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: 99daysoffreedom & designtaxi
For billions of users, Facebook has become an essential part of their daily lives, so much so that it's difficult to imagine life without Facebook, although this is exactly what the 99 Days of Freedom experiment wants you to do.
On Facebook, it's easy to become envious or get that fear of missing out when there are others uploading pictures that make their lives seem like so much more fun. This experiment challenges people to give up use of the social network for 99 days and see how this impacts their mood. The experiment promises to save you about 1,683 minutes from being wasted and if you sign up to give it a try, you'll receive an email checking in with you on days 33, 66 and 99 to see how you're faring without Facebook.
On Facebook, it's easy to become envious or get that fear of missing out when there are others uploading pictures that make their lives seem like so much more fun. This experiment challenges people to give up use of the social network for 99 days and see how this impacts their mood. The experiment promises to save you about 1,683 minutes from being wasted and if you sign up to give it a try, you'll receive an email checking in with you on days 33, 66 and 99 to see how you're faring without Facebook.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Detox - Opportunities to create apps or services that cater to people looking to take a break from social media, providing alternative ways to digitally disconnect.
2. Digital Wellness - Developing tools or technologies that prioritize mental well-being by encouraging more deliberate use of social media or limiting screen time.
3. Offline Connections - Opportunities to disrupt traditional social media by creating platforms that facilitate meaningful in-person interactions instead of solely relying on online communication.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Wellness - Industries that cater to people's health and well-being by offering technologies and tools that help them unwind and disconnect from social media and technology.
2. Community Building - Creating innovative platforms that bring people together in real life to foster more meaningful connections and interactions.
3. Entertainment and Leisure - Industries that offer people engaging and immersive activities that allow them to escape the online world and enjoy offline experiences.
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