Unplugged: Overcoming Our Digital Obsession




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Summary: <p>UNPLUGGED: OVERCOMING OUR DIGITAL OBSESSION: A growing number of people are contemplating "digital suicide" — disconnecting from Facebook and social media to get a break from all-consuming devices. Tech writer Paul Miller tried it: he gave up his smartphone and the Internet for a year to see if it would make him a better person. We hear what it was like, and how you can take meaningful but less drastic steps to dial back your digital obsession. (52 min.)</p>