digital sobriety
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The (Many) Real Concerns Behind Parental Control Apps
Who would you rather trust? Your child, or an app? According to a Pew Research Center’s study from 2016, a majority of parents used at least one method of monitoring… Read more.
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Living In a World of Subscriptions
Imagine no subscriptions, I wonder if you can. ⚠️ Warning: rant ahead. If that’s not your thing, check out my article on reducing overwhelm of digital news. Subscriptions are necessary… Read more.
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Smart Home Devices and The Trade-Off for Convenience
How many smart devices does it take to replace a lightbulb? “We’ve all become a bit cyborg. Our phone is an extension of our memory; we’ve outsourced basic mental functions… Read more.
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Effectiveness of Online Education
My professor asked if anyone had questions. The chat said “👍” and we all moved on. Quick summaryThe results are mixed, and whether online education is going to work for… Read more.
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A Sober Look at the ‘Making Money Online’ Niche
Making money online niche is like walking on hot coal – it might look cool and you might make it to the other side with some luck, but you’re definitely… Read more.
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The Problem with ‘The Social Dilemma’ (From a Fan)
The filmmakers saw how real social media issues are, and thus decided to use a fake story to prove them. The movie The Social Dilemma made a huge impact upon… Read more.
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The Problem With Employee Monitoring Technology
As a rule of thumb — assume you’re being watch when using a work-issued device. Covid completely changed our lives. In terms of the world of work, global quarantine impacted… Read more.
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What Is Digital Minimalism?
I deleted all my apps. Now I just stare at a blank screen with intention. Digital Minimalism is about optimizing your daily phone/tech use for things that you deeply value,… Read more.
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What Makes Social Media So Alluring?
Learn about the science behind what makes social media so attractive. Read more.






