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Comment by crabmusket

Actually if we take the phrase to refer to Cal Newport's book, no. What you're describing is digital abstinence. From the article,

> Explore ways of greatly decreasing or scoping your social media use ... Get the information benefits of the platform without getting sucked in to the vortex

This is more or less what Newport is recommending. Find ways to get the benefit of digital technology while refusing the manipulative aspects and other downsides.

EDIT: oops, TFA doesn't actually mention the book, I thought it did. I think this point still stands: "minimal" does not mean "none".

parent crabmusket 9 days ago

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