Craig Mod is a writer/sort-of-philosopher that I like. He’s spent quite a bit of effort wrestling with his relationship with his phone and with the Internet overall. He talks about that struggle on this podcast episode: https://hurryslowly.co/003-craig-mod/. He’s also written a bit about it, just search for “Craig Mod I want my attention back”. And yes, I realize the insidious circularity of turning to the internet to cure one’s addiction to the internet.
that podcast was very thought-provoking Aric, thanks for sharing. I'm wondering whether I should do a 10 day meditation retreat now... although the thought of actually doing it is a bit intimidating.
Ha, yes, that's the tricky thing. The internet is so embedded in our lives now, reliant on it for everything, even for trying to wean ourselves off it a bit. Thanks so much for sharing Craig Mod's work, I hadn't come across him. I've downloaded the podcast episode to listen on my journey home this evening. Thanks Aric!
This absolutely speaks to me this post. I get a lot of pleasure and usefulness from the things I can do on my phone, listening to music, podcasts, checking email, taking photos, news etc That's all great. But I also have this burning desire to strip away much of the noise and get to some sort of simpler life. Maybe that's just a fantasy though. The video of those artists talking about the Arctic was wonderful. I've watched it three times. Great chat with John-Paul too.
I know exactly what you mean about the issue of differentiating between the analogue and the digital on screen... I might think about that idea for a future post!
I've thought about aeroplane mode. By deliberately switching off like that it also has the power to flip a switch in your mind I think - you're not expecting anything to be on your phone so you don't look for it.
Yes, the noisiness of nothing but nature. That's a nice way of putting it! I love the way that Kirkegaard and Almond describe the atmosphere of the Arctic too. The way Kirkegaard describes the underwater ice as like being an animal.
Craig Mod is a writer/sort-of-philosopher that I like. He’s spent quite a bit of effort wrestling with his relationship with his phone and with the Internet overall. He talks about that struggle on this podcast episode: https://hurryslowly.co/003-craig-mod/. He’s also written a bit about it, just search for “Craig Mod I want my attention back”. And yes, I realize the insidious circularity of turning to the internet to cure one’s addiction to the internet.
that podcast was very thought-provoking Aric, thanks for sharing. I'm wondering whether I should do a 10 day meditation retreat now... although the thought of actually doing it is a bit intimidating.
I’m glad you liked it. I like the idea of a project to reclaim your attention. 10-days of mediation seems...a lot. Maybe start with a weekend?
Ha, yes, that's the tricky thing. The internet is so embedded in our lives now, reliant on it for everything, even for trying to wean ourselves off it a bit. Thanks so much for sharing Craig Mod's work, I hadn't come across him. I've downloaded the podcast episode to listen on my journey home this evening. Thanks Aric!
This absolutely speaks to me this post. I get a lot of pleasure and usefulness from the things I can do on my phone, listening to music, podcasts, checking email, taking photos, news etc That's all great. But I also have this burning desire to strip away much of the noise and get to some sort of simpler life. Maybe that's just a fantasy though. The video of those artists talking about the Arctic was wonderful. I've watched it three times. Great chat with John-Paul too.
Ditto on all of this!
Thank you! It was a real pleasure to do that interview with you - highly recommended 🎈
Thanks John-Paul... the reel I uploaded on instagram is one of my most viewed of all time (don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean it went viral!)
really enjoyed hearing about your work John-Paul!
Thank you Helen.
Thank you. That means a lot. I hope you enjoy it!
I know exactly what you mean about the issue of differentiating between the analogue and the digital on screen... I might think about that idea for a future post!
I've thought about aeroplane mode. By deliberately switching off like that it also has the power to flip a switch in your mind I think - you're not expecting anything to be on your phone so you don't look for it.
Yes, the noisiness of nothing but nature. That's a nice way of putting it! I love the way that Kirkegaard and Almond describe the atmosphere of the Arctic too. The way Kirkegaard describes the underwater ice as like being an animal.