It's kinda funny how I will look at my iPhone app library (with rage because I loathe its design but that's another topic) and think to myself "there's too much here". When I review my screen time, I see I only stick to 10-15 apps at most per month. But there's always some nagging of "I'll need this at some point". I try to be a minimalist overall, so it's likely a personality thing. Yet I think about how much we've become data hoarders. We continue subscribing to those who keep our memories hostage, rather than going through and dumping the photos we don't need. I know it's easier said than done for those with enormous libraries, and who actually use their iPhone library for more than memes, unlike myself.
To your statement here, there's an endless stream of data in general. I'm reminded of Apple's marketing, touting the numerous apps on the AppStore, and remember how few are actually useful. And here I am with dozens I may use once annually!
This is something I miss about having a desktop Mac. I had to intentionally go to its desk to use it; I couldn't lay in bed consuming content when I should be asleep. It's the same as having a different physical space for activities. Back then I had an iPad I would use as my mobile computer. Now with a MacBook, I always have it with me. It's a good thing in many ways, but also broke the physical barriers I had. If I could afford a Studio Display I'd have a similar situation again.
