Passion Struck with John R. Miles Jay Vidyarthi on How to Reclaim Your Mind in the Digital Age | EP 656
Aug 28, 2025
Join Jay Vidyarthi, a mindfulness teacher and design strategist, as he uncovers the intricacies of technology's hold on our minds. He highlights how tech addiction fragments our lives and offers practical tools for reclaiming focus. Jay discusses the ethical dilemmas in tech design, emphasizing the importance of aligning our digital interactions with personal values. From confronting false urgency to integrating mindfulness in our use of technology, this conversation inspires listeners to take back control of their digital lives.
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Mindfulness And Tech Can Coexist
- Technology is not inherently incompatible with mindfulness; values shaping mainstream tech make it feel that way.
- Jay argues mindful design and intentional use can make technology supportive rather than harmful.
Know The Incentives Behind Products
- Audit incentives: recognize platforms prioritize shareholder value over user well-being.
- Choose products and behaviors that align with your values instead of defaulting to attention-harvesting apps.
A Gamer Who Became A Mindful Designer
- Jay grew up as both a gamer and a mindfulness practitioner and navigated tension between those identities.
- He now integrates mindful practice with tech design and urges wise people to steward future technologies.
