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Fines for going outside? Yikes. No kind of world I'd want to live in.Pandemic = Check
Governmental lockdowns and restrictions which often result in fines for most countries = Check
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Fines for going outside? Yikes. No kind of world I'd want to live in.Pandemic = Check
Governmental lockdowns and restrictions which often result in fines for most countries = Check
Its for your protection.Fines for going outside? Yikes. No kind of world I'd want to live in.
Its for your protection.
aight, I'mma headout.
Over the past decade, people across the nation and around the world have attended device-free dinner parties, unplugged campus activities, no-phone concerts, ice-cream socials and many other recognized National Day of Unplugging events.
I can think of a lot of other activities that require mental illness that we look upon today as the norm, getting out and getting some fresh air wouldn't be one of them.These people are mentally ill. I hope this movement gains exactly zero traction
I can think of a lot of other activities that require mental illness that we look upon today as the norm, getting out and getting some fresh air wouldn't be one of them.
Maybe people just want to get back to their humanity? We are social creatures, having technology glue to your forehead for the greater part of the day is not healthy, people think talking to a person over video chat or texting is the same, its not, its an illusion.They equate mobile phones to all of technology.
Kids can use cell phones in case of emergency. It's mentally ill to start a movement encouraging people to use the tools that make their lives easier and safer less.
Maybe people just want to get back to their humanity? We are social creatures, having technology glue to your forehead for the greater part of the day is not healthy, people think talking to a person over video chat or texting is the same, its not, its an illusion.
I'm not saying technology is bad or that we should condemn it and you're right there needs to be a balance. Even the Amish use technology.Yup you're right, but I'd rather teach kids about balance and personal responsibility rather than condemn all technology. It's just ignorant
Meddle or Live at Pompeiiputting a fire in the fireplace and putting on some headphones and drowning out the day to some pink floyd.
This would work better if I wasn't working from home these days...https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com/
Turn off the computer throw your cellphones in the garbage.
That's just it. The intent is not for you to stop having fun, nor is it anti-technology. The point is to step away from the dopamine traps that are otherwise glued to our faces for a godammed minute and have real, meaningful, conversations, experiences, and moments of reflection not possible through a screen.People use technology differently then you dom shocking I know. When unplugging from tech to kids these days means getting off social media and shit.
This just sounds like anti-dopamine propaganda...That's just it. The intent is not for you to stop having fun, nor is it anti-technology. The point is to step away from the dopamine traps that are otherwise glued to our faces for a godammed minute and have real, meaningful, conversations, experiences, and moments of reflection not possible through a screen.
Disclaimer: the guy who helped found this -- Incidentally, one of the smartest people I know, and definitely not a technophobe -- is a good buddy.
Har Har Har.Texas tried this a few weeks ago, didn't turn out well.
I actually forgot my phone today. So that works out.
We're actually going to start doing "Pioneer Weekend" at our place. One weekend a month, spend the two days with no major electronics. Cell phones and computers are shut off. Spend the day around The Homestead doing stuff. Maybe some Legos when we get back inside.
Man, hunting season I'm out in my woods at 4am. Wearing a headlamp I'm surrounded by all these trees. The scene that goes on repeat in my mind?It's unwise to go outside when it's pitch black. You might be eaten by a grue.
Hence, "major" electronics. No phones, TVs, or computers. Winter time it can be difficult, but come summer time we're outside 90% of the time.Great idea. To make it more realistic though, tape shut your refrigerator, and turn off all power (except to said refrigerator).
Nailed it. 100% agree. Give me a case of beer, some food, and a computer with a strategy game so complex I need a second monitor with excel open to plan my moves. Set. For. Days.I never understand the people who find technology stressful and feel the need to unplug to "relax".
I'm the opposite. Everything else is stressful. Technology is how I relax.
And I do not enjoy going out into nature either.
The beach, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, these are all examples of things that if I ever do them again, it will be way too soon.
The less I have to deal with blood sucking insects, sun burns, gross sticky creams to prevent sunburns, mud, fucking sand everywhere and complete and utter boredom, the better.
I am much happier right here where I am in the clean, climate controlled indoors, plugged in.
Hundreds of thousands of years of evolution and technical advancement have culminated in this perfect state of being. If I had a choice, why would I ever choose to leave?
Greetings, Exile.Nailed it. 100% agree. Give me a case of beer, some food, and a computer with a strategy game so complex I need a second monitor with excel open to plan my moves. Set. For. Days.
This whole pandemic thing would have been a treat had it not been complicated by a dog, a 3 month old, and a 2 year old.Greetings, Exile.
Oh, I hear yea man. I've got a puppy and toddler myself. XDThis whole pandemic thing would have been a treat had it not been complicated by a dog, a 3 month old, and a 2 year old.
This whole pandemic thing would have been a treat had it not been complicated by a dog, a 3 month old, and a 2 year old.
Work from home full time in IT - have been since 2008.So it sounds like you are doing the stay at home Dad thing then? If so, welcome to the club, done that for 10+ years, though only with one kid.
Definitely. I never followed social media or had an account (apart from a MySpace acct. years back to track bands). Wife and I both work(ed) in an adjacent space and knew early on what it was really designed for and the psychological mechanics of how it worked, so we avoided and avoid still.does anyone here practice any kind of digital minimalism? By that I mean, being intentional about what tech you embrace and what tech you avoid? I began doing this last year and ended up replacing my Samsung smartphone with the Boring Phone (think the site is boringphone.com). Overall, I am glad I did. I still game on my pc but have ditched social media, have that minimalist phone, and spend less time online in general, though still more time than is needed.
Yeah more of my discretionary spending is going to high-end acoustic guitars than tech these days, which is probably how it should be. Though fancy guitars are much more expensive than consumer tech.Definitely. I never followed social media or had an account (apart from a MySpace acct. years back to track bands). Wife and I both work(ed) in an adjacent space and knew early on what it was really designed for and the psychological mechanics of how it worked, so we avoided and avoid still.
As for hardware, I now avoid high-end audio gear since it was sucking up too much time and money. I don't need to be on HiFi forums at 3am arguing for/against conductive properties of gold vs copper cables.
I don't see the need too. Social media the only real "tech" that ruins people. Staying off social media and political bs made me a lot more happier.does anyone here practice any kind of digital minimalism? By that I mean, being intentional about what tech you embrace and what tech you avoid? I began doing this last year and ended up replacing my Samsung smartphone with the Boring Phone (think the site is boringphone.com). Overall, I am glad I did. I still game on my pc but have ditched social media, have that minimalist phone, and spend less time online in general, though still more time than is needed.
Pfffft, yesterday I got introduced to Off Road Lawnmowers. I have no idea how this ever flew under the radar.Yeah more of my discretionary spending is going to high-end acoustic guitars than tech these days, which is probably how it should be. Though fancy guitars are much more expensive than consumer tech.
Lol get help.Pfffft, yesterday I got introduced to Off Road Lawnmowers. I have no idea how this ever flew under the radar.
I kid you not, I put three $50 offers on 30 year old Craftsman riding mowers.
That looks pretty fun
Why did i not know about this? You are gonna get me kicked out of my house hahaYabut, how many OFF ROAD LAWNMOWERS can you get for one guitar?