All articles tagged with #digitaldetox
Fred Ramsdell, a scientist on a digital detox in US mountains, was surprised to learn he had won the Nobel Prize in medicine for his work on T-cells, after his wife found out via phone after their trip. The award recognizes discoveries about T-cells' role in the immune system, and Ramsdell was unreachable during the announcement due to being off-grid.
A technology reporter, Kashmir Hill, switched to a flip phone for a month as a New Year's resolution to address her smartphone addiction. Despite the inconvenience and the challenge of T9 texting, she found the experience beneficial. Hill's decision came after realizing she spent an excessive amount of time on her smartphone, with her Apple Screen Time reports showing over five hours daily, prompting her to seek a change and eventually leading her to discover and enjoy local radio.
A photo of an old computer setup went viral, triggering nostalgia among millennials for a time when internet access was limited to a specific location and not omnipresent. The image and subsequent discussions highlighted how the internet was once a deliberate destination rather than an all-encompassing aspect of daily life. The conversation extended to the impact of constant connectivity on current generations and the potential benefits of a digital detox, as evidenced by a study showing mixed effects on mood when reducing social media use. The viral moment has sparked a broader reflection on the evolution of internet usage and its effects on society.