We are a generation possessed. Hop on any train or bus, walk down the street, pay attention to your friends and family members. Everywhere you go there are people staring into their gadgets and ignoring the world around them. We spend hours on end glued to our computers and forgetting all else exists.
Digitalization of content has shaken the economic foundations of the press, music and video industries. Everybody wants to be seen and the drive is unavoidably hammered into our DNA. Capturing anyone’s attention, even for a moment, is quite the challenge these days.
Authors are faced with the (r)evolution of digital technology that changes and challenges the way they create and preserve their work.
The digital revolution is here to stay and to survive we will need to master exotic new skills. The way we live, work, and play has changed dramatically over the course of the past half-century.
A digital mindset consists of a set of approaches in three key areas: collaboration, computation and change. Collaboration in the digital era is knowing how to work effectively with people and machines.
Life is busy:
Electronics has created a great distraction to life. We multitask, love our devices and feel like we’re in control. Deep down we know that something is off. Shortened attention spans, declines in critical thinking, lack of sleep, self-doubt and decreased creativity are just some of the effects coming to light in an age of digital distraction.
It’s time to reclaim our lives. It’s time to take control.”
Digital minimalists are the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. Dive into a good book or a leisurely run. Have fun with friends and family without the obsessive urge to document the experience. Stay informed about the news of the day – don’t feel overwhelmed by it. Know which activities provide meaning and satisfaction.
The key is to use technology to support your goals and values, rather than letting it use you. It’s time we tame the chaos.
“How do you simplify your digital life?”
“Taking a historic perspective, digital distraction is fast becoming another ineffective norm that most of us simply just accept.”
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