#digital-detox
7 episodes
#5471: Your News Feed Is Filtering for Failure
40% of people now avoid the news. Here's why the feed distorts reality — and what to read instead.
#5139: What Non-Internet Phones Reveal About Smartphone Addiction
Do internet-free phones prove the web is the addictive layer? The Haredi community offers a fascinating, if imperfect, natural experiment.
#4144: Nuns on AliExpress: Ancient Rules for Modern Tech
What a nun picking up a package in Jerusalem teaches us about attention, technology, and intentional living.
#2783: Can a DAP Cure Your Distraction Addiction?
A listener asks if anyone still makes a decent non-phone audio player. The answer is yes—with a few important caveats.
#1350: Escaping the Global Noise: The Geography of Irrelevance
In a world of constant connectivity, can we still find true sanctuary? Explore the geography of irrelevance and the ultimate remote escapes.
#1315: The Sloth Strategy: Why Slow Living is a Survival Skill
In a world obsessed with optimization, slowing down isn't just a luxury—it’s a biological necessity for our mental and physical survival.
#391: The Surprising Math of Printing for a Digital Detox
Is paper greener than digital? Discover how to satisfy your long-read cravings without the environmental guilt.