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The slowtech revolution is here to kill your phone addiction and rescue your attention span
“People just really want to take back control of their time, their lives, their attention... They’re down for whatever helps them do that.”
TL;DR
- An advertisement for the iPod Shuffle in a New York City subway station highlights a growing trend towards 'slowtech.'
- People are experiencing 'tech fatigue' and seeking more mindful engagement with technology, moving away from constant connectivity.
- The 'slowtech' movement views 'friction' in technology as a feature that helps create personal boundaries, contrasting with 'fast tech's' focus on eliminating friction.
- Younger generations, unfamiliar with a world without smartphones, are drawn to the intentionality of older technologies like wired headphones and retro gaming consoles.
- While some embrace 'dumb phones' or minimalist devices, others use apps to limit screen time or seek AI tools that simplify tasks and reduce screen interaction.
- Disillusionment with big tech companies' practices, such as planned obsolescence, also fuels the desire for more durable and sustainable technology.
- The core motivation behind 'slowtech' is a desire to regain control over one's time, life, and attention from the digital world.