botanical studies of internet magic 18. digital silence as practice
Mar 29, 2025
Explore the transformative journey from digital overstimulation to mindful solitude. Discover the emotional and creative rewards of embracing digital silence. Hear personal experiments in digital minimalism, including a day without screens and embracing solitude in nature. Learn how disconnecting from constant connectivity fosters genuine connections with yourself and the world around you. This meditation offers a deeper insight into presence and the richness of stepping back from the noise of technology.
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Digital Silence Feels Like Nature
- Moving from digital noise to silence feels like moving from a crowded city to secluded nature.
- Silence is not emptiness but a heightened awareness of subtle natural sounds and sensations.
Platform Noise vs. Consent
- Noise versus sound relates to consent and attention given to stimuli.
- Platforms create noise by manipulating attention and causing overstimulation.
Hypervigilance Drives Digital Noise
- Digital noise fears stem from hypervigilance and fear of missing out.
- This creates anxiety about missing important messages or updates outside our physical environment.