The negative effects of digital technology are becoming more evident and people are noticing a shift towards more harm than benefit.
The concept of "frictionless" living, promoted by technology, can lead to a sterile and unfulfilling future with a lack of connections and responsibility.
To address these issues, there is a need to re-humanize technology and our way of living by fostering healthy relationships with devices, reframing the idea of friction, and exploring non-technological solutions for progress.
Our perception is being fundamentally altered by digital immersion and environmental changes, leading to a crisis of perception.
Digital media exposure and technological inundation are linked to atypical sensory processing in children, impacting cognitive development.
Reclaiming sensory vitality through nature interaction, sensory immersion, and digital detoxing may help combat the loss of sensory acuity and revitalize our perceptual experiences.
California became the 3rd state to enact a broad electronics right to repair law, following New York and Minnesota.
The California Right to Repair Act expands repair protections for consumers, guaranteeing access to repair materials for a wide range of products and setting minimum support periods.
State right to repair campaigns are gaining momentum, with more states considering similar legislation to improve repair access and combat planned obsolescence.