Uncanny Valley | WIRED This Is How You Log Off
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Aug 28, 2025 Jason Kehe, Features Editor at Wired, dives into the future of unplugging and what it means to disconnect in a tech-saturated world. He discusses the societal implications of screen addiction and reflects on personal screen time habits. The conversation highlights initiatives aimed at fostering healthier online environments and revives early internet ideals. Kehe emphasizes that the luxury of unplugging should be available to everyone, not just the affluent, while sharing personal anecdotes and recommendations for enriching offline experiences.
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Physical Blocker For Nighttime Scrolling
- Lauren bought a physical device called a Brick that blocks preset apps when tapped at night.
- She uses it to stop herself from doomscrolling in bed by physically disabling apps on her phone.
Unplugging Still Blames The User
- Products that promise to reduce screen time still put the burden on individual users.
- The larger tech ecosystem is designed to keep people attached to their devices, limiting those tools' effectiveness.
Personal Screen Time Revelation
- Jason reported his phone screen time as under an hour per day, with specifics from digital-wellbeing.
- He broke down his usage into categories like email and texting to illustrate low total time.
