4 Apps to Replace Mindless Scrolling
These apps prove that scrolling doesn't always have to be a waste of time.
Do you often find yourself opening social media out of boredom, only to regret how much time you spent scrolling?
The good news is that not all scrolling has to be a waste of time.
In this article, we'll share four apps that offer a TikTok-style scrolling experience, but with content that can help you learn something new, inspire you, or make better use of a few spare minutes.
Blinkist
Blinkist is a popular app for reading or listening to short summaries of nonfiction books.
When you're not sure what to read next, the Shorts tab is a great place to start.
Blinkist Shorts delivers bite-sized learning sessions through short videos, quizzes, quotes, and explainers that take around five minutes to complete.
With five new Shorts featured each day, there's always something new to discover.
TED Talks
Most people know TED Talks, but their mobile app also includes a Shorts tab filled with clips and highlights of TED Talks.
While educational content on social media, especially on YouTube, deserves credit, it is often mixed with purely entertainment content.
But when scrolling through Shorts in TED Talks, you can be confident that you'll walk away with a new idea, perspective, or source of inspiration.
WikiTok
WikiTok is exactly what it sounds like, TikTok for Wikipedia.
Swipe to discover a random Wikipedia article. If you want to learn more, a tap takes you to the full article on Wikipedia.
Like social media, you never quite know what you'll see next.
But instead of viral videos, you'll discover historical events, scientific discoveries, fascinating people, and other topics you might never have searched for yourself.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary turns learning new words into a scrolling experience.
Each swipe reveals a new word and its definition.
It's an easy way to make better use of a few spare minutes, helping you expand your vocabulary or rediscover words you haven't used in a while.
