TECHNOLOGY DETOX
Technological fasting
Limiting mobile phone usage can help individuals reconnect with themselves and their surroundings. Engaging in traditional activities like gardening or painting fosters creativity and improves mental health. Taking long walks in nature serves as an effective countermeasure against smartphone distractions. Observing a nightly digital detox promotes better attention and presence in daily life. Overall, technological fasting encourages a more meaningful and connected way of living.
This popular fermented food may help remove tiny plastic particles from the gut. Research finds shocking revelation
A specific bacterium from kimchi can trap tiny plastic particles. This bacteria attached to 87% of nanoplastics in lab tests. In mouse studies, this bacteria helped expel more nanoplastics. Researchers believe the bacteria holds onto plastic, aiding its removal. Further human studies are needed to confirm these promising findings.
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'The internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it' - What Hollywood Oscar-winning actress' words teach us about digital detox
Jennifer Lawrence has officially entered the world of Instagram, making her feelings known about technology and the vastness of the online space. In her first post, she emphasised the need for positivity and stated that she would exit if negativity emerged. This move talks about the significance of digital well-being and personal boundaries. Read on!
Junk food, screens, paper leaks: Rajasthan HC takes Gen Z, Gen Alpha issues to court
Rajasthan High Court took suo motu notice of issues affecting young generations. The court banned junk food sales near schools and mandated nutrition committees. It also stressed preserving fundamental learning skills alongside digital education. Authorities must address rural school infrastructure and prevent paper leaks. Plans are required to tackle the education-employment gap and gig worker security.
‘Want them to know what it is like being a human’: Actor Madhavan shares Hollywood star Hugh Grant's advice on keeping children away from smartphones, tablets and laptops
Actors R Madhavan and Hugh Grant are speaking out against excessive technology use. Grant shared his personal practice of taking technology holidays, stating it's the only time he feels truly alive. Madhavan agrees, finding electronic devices uncomfortable. Grant desires his children to experience life without constant digital distraction. Science also supports the negative impact of devices on learning.
Nikhil Kamath’s 'digital detox' question uncovers a surprising truth: Stanford-graduate venture capitalist says, ‘It is already a business’
On Nikhil Kamath’s WTF podcast, venture capitalists Deedy Das, Nikunj Kothari, and Niko Bonatsos explored whether digital detox could become a major business. Bonatsos, a Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford graduate known for backing Snapchat and Discord, argued it already is, citing retreats, apps like Clearspace and Opal, and “dumb phones.” While panelists noted cheap data and YouTube’s dominance make detox unrealistic for many, Bonatsos said consumers are increasingly paying to escape digital overload.
Get smart by going back to dumb phone
Driven by Gen Z and millennials, dumb phones are making a comeback as individuals seek relief from constant connectivity and digital overload. This revival aligns with digital minimalism and the desire for healthier relationships with technology. The trend reflects a conscious effort to balance hyper-connectivity with simplicity, offering a respite from the demands of modern smartphone use.
Karnataka launches Digital Detox Initiative
The initiative will offer structured solutions through short, medium, and long-term objectives. It will provide immediate support for those struggling with digital addiction, as well as integrate digital detox programmes into mainstream healthcare, the IT-BT department said.
Taking a break from social media is now fashionably called dopamine detox
The internet transformed the way we get our dopamine fix by bombarding us with constant notifications that cater to our need for validation. Additionally, streaming platforms awakened our binge-watching tendencies, adding to the many digital stimuli that give us a dopamine rush at a faster and more frequent pace. “All of this conditions the brain to expect stimulation at a certain speed, so it tends to go back to the screen to look for that stimulation. And if you don’t get the same level of stimulation, you start feeling demotivated and irritable,” says Sharma.
Digital detox: A Maharashtra village holds a lesson for all of us
The concept of digital detox has surfaced only in recent times and focuses on limited or controlled use of tech devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, television and even social media surfing. Now a village in Sangli district of Maharashtra has taken a lead in showing the way out of the ever-increasing screetime by making its residents go for a digital detox.
Detox Covid blues: India’s rich travelling to exotic and secluded locations to boost immunity
I-bankers, startup founders, stockbrokers, fund managers, entrepreneurs and industrialists are taking time off for a complete detox, helping luxury wellness resorts and spas across the country to recover from the shocks of pandemic-induced lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Digital detox is unnecessary. Try reducing one hour of smartphone use every day to stay happy and healthy
Organisational psychologist Adam Grant says absolute abstinence from gadgets is not needed.
Four ways to take a break from technology and digital detox yourself?
If you are planning to take a break from work and perhaps even go on holiday, why not take the opportunity to have a break from technology and try a digital detox?
Digital detox: Pandemic fuels tech fatigue. Can going offline improve your well-being?
Taking a break from tech is often billed as a way to boost overall well-being.
Acuité Group CEO built 2 telescopes to look at the night sky
Sankar Chakraborti's telescopes are a 6-inch reflecting unit and a 4-inch refracting one.
InterMiles MD wants to do a gadget-detox holiday, has Lakshadweep, North-East on his radar
Manish Dureja feels a nice spa service would be a great way to rejuvenate.
From CamScanner to Cheatsheet, Deepak Sahni shares his list of favourite apps; talks digital detox, multitasking
Deepak Sahni on trusting multiple mobile devices and apps for productivity.
We tried a data detox, and it’s hard work
No Netflix for eight days? And how will I get anywhere without Google Maps? That was my reaction to being told to do a data detox.
Age gap no bar for technology: Arvind Lifestyle's J. Suresh
Speaking on the sidelines of a smart shirt’s launch, Suresh said that even though he wouldn’t consider himself extremely tech savvy.
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