Technology Does Not = Happiness

Brian Lam for The Wirecutter:

I had a powerful moment of reflection when applying for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute’s Journalism fellowship last year. I realized I didn’t have as many clips I was proud of. I was spinning my wheels online. I didn’t get in. I would say over 5 years, my animal instincts were enhanced to the point where I could guess how many clicks the wolf-whistling mob would provide my website with a high level of confidence, but my intellect was dulled and my patience for books and feature length films was non-existent. I’m fixing that now byslowing down so I can make more time for the things that make me feel good to consume.

Brian absolutely hits the nail on the head with this post. It can be incredibly difficult to slow down and disconnect from the internet ether, but it’s so rewarding. Technology can be a blessing that makes our lives better, but it can also become a crutch that keeps us from truly living. I spend more time in front of a screen than most people I know, but I know and value the time I spend away from the stuff that doesn’t matter — the news, roundups, galleries, and BREAKING EXCLUSIVES that no one will remember in a month.

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