The Inner Frontier with Jonny Miller Defence Against the Dark Arts of Distraction with Jay Vidyarthi
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Sep 30, 2025 In a captivating discussion, Jay Vidyarthi, a designer, mindfulness teacher, and author of 'Reclaim Your Mind,' delves into the intersection of technology and attention. He challenges mainstream narratives about digital distraction that often breed powerlessness instead of empowerment. Discover how to cultivate healthier tech habits, the sacred nature of attention, and the importance of awareness. Jay shares practical tips for setting boundaries and fostering authentic connections in a tech-driven world, ensuring you harness technology while reclaiming your agency.
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Agency Over Powerlessness
- Mainstream tech critiques create powerlessness by painting users as helpless victims of algorithms.
- Jay argues individual empowerment and mindful agency can ripple into market and product change.
Begin With Awareness
- Start with moment-to-moment awareness of what pulls your attention and how you respond emotionally.
- Use that awareness to choose which technologies nourish you and which to set boundaries around.
Attention As Sacred Stewardship
- Attention shapes our waking life and acts as a stewardship responsibility toward a collective mind.
- Treating attention as sacred links personal practice to broader cultural well-being.
