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#107 - Chris Kaspar: Creating a Middle Path for Healthy Technology Usage

August 15, 2024 · 1 h 4 min

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Chris Kaspar, Founder & CEO of Techless.

Chris shares his journey of creating a company that focuses on developing smartphones with a mission to promote healthy technology usage. He discusses the need for a balance between hyper-connectivity and complete rejection of technology, and how Techless aims to provide a middle path called the 'healthy tech' path. The company's design philosophy, called SOPHIE, focuses on prioritizing face-to-face relationships, convenience, and meaningful communication. Chris also talks about the challenges of hardware and software development and the importance of a minimalist user interface. They offer the Wisephone, a minimalist smartphone that helps users break free from the addictive nature of traditional smartphones.

For $75 OFF the WisePhone II Pre-order, go to https://techless.com?aff=ADP or use the promo code ADP at checkout.

More From Chris Kaspar:

Personal Website: https://www.chriskaspar.org/

Website: https://techless.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kaspar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotechless/

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