Low-Tech Living
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In a world dominated by digital noise, reclaiming our peace has become one of the most urgent challenges of modern life. For parents, the stakes are even higher. How do we set healthy screen boundaries for our tech-obsessed kids? Where do we draw the line as artificial intelligence inserts itself in our homes and routines?
On today's show writer, father, and dumb phone user Andrew Broman explores what it really takes to disengage from the smartphone ecosystem and cultivate an intentional approach to emerging technology for both ourselves and our families.
Here's a preview:
[6:00] Is the tech serving you, or are you serving the tech?
[11:00] On the importance of taking your attention span and stretching it like a rubber band
[15:00] Advice for parents with tech-obsessed kids
[26:00] Bring back the landline! Seriously!
[33:00] What 18 pints of Ben & Jerry's taught Stephanie about self-control
[38:00] From attention to affection and attachment: When it comes to AI, where's the line?
Resources mentioned:
- The Resisters by Gish Jen
- Frugalmatic.com
- The Social Dilemma
- The Light Phone
- Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
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