Member Reviews
A book that is particularly well-timed as we become more and more absorbed in our gadgets. I often wonder whether it's made us happier, and it's great that Amy has written a guide for people who have those concerns.
As someone increasingly reliant on technology this book has some great hacks for keeping it in check.
We must remember technology is a tool and as such we must manage it or it will manage us!
"Tech is not a toxin that we need to flush out of our systems-it's a tool. And it's a tool that we must learn to wield effectively."
I found this book extremely helpful with a ton of interesting information. It explored the physical and mental repercussions that can occur in this digital era. It's an addiction that transcends age, race, and status. I'm a firm believer in balance, and too much of anything can be harmful. I have now downloaded an app the author suggested called Moment that tells you your screen time stats....the numbers were shocking even to me. Those minutes add up. It gave me a bit of a wake up call to be more mindful of screen time, posture, etc. a definite must read.
** I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
Very interesting book. Well written and easy to read. The points discussed provided lots of food for thought. Basically, use technology to your advantage without allowing it to drive you. We all need to remain in the driving seat. I enjoyed the reviews of some of the apps, but don't necessarily agree on the usefulness of them all. I do worry that if we rely on apps to tell us if we are eating well or not getting enough sleep we will stop using our natural human instincts to know what is good for us. I don't think you should rely on technology for those sort of things. especially as everyone is different. I do love technology though and the prospect of what is to come is really exciting. I think the author has produced an excellent book that encourages you to think about technology and embrace it on your own terms, rather than being a slave to it. Progress cannot be stopped and technology is embedded into our lives as they continue to evolve. This book reminds us to stay in the driving seat. Thank you