Our Brains and Our Screens

In 2011 Nicholas Carr published a book called The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. I read it some years ago and thought it was quite helpful. Although the internet was in full swing back in 2011, things have changed to some extent. Back then, more people went online using their computers …

Digital Minimalism: Fighting the Tyranny of Screens (Newport )

Here's a helpful resource on productivity and taking control of screen time: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. This book was super helpful for me last year when I was trying to really scale down my use of screens - specifically my iPhone. After reading this book and How to Break up with Your Phone, I …

Kids, Screen Time, and Digital Detox

It's common knowledge that people - from kids to adults - spend substantial time in front of a screen (e.g. smartphone, laptop, tablet, gaming system, TV, etc.). And it's common knowledge that excessive screen time is detrimental to a person's health, mental state, and overall wellness. After studying this topic for a few years, last …

On Wasting Time (Edwards)

One thing that crosses my mind quite often is how I use the time God has given me. The Bible teaches that our days our numbered (Ps. 139:16). God has given us a certain amount of time to live. It follows that we need to be good stewards of time. In fact, a biblical prayer …

Left to Their Own Devices: Smartphones and Relationships (Albright)

  Here's another helpful resource on how smartphones and other similar screens have been detrimental to relationships, health, and wholeness: "Left to Their Own Devices: How Digital Natives are Reshaping the American Dream" by Julie Albright.  This 2019 publication isn't exactly like Sherry Turkle's "Alone Together," but there are overlapping themes.  I don't have time …