Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer Teaching | The Case for a Digital Asceticism | Unhurrying With a Rule of Life E03
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Dec 9, 2022 
Phones and apps are built to capture attention, but what happens when distraction crowds out spiritual life? This teaching explores digital asceticism, the role of attention in shaping who we become, and practical ideas for setting boundaries around screens. From Psalm 16 to monastic traditions and Amish technology choices, it makes the case for a more intentional digital rule of life.
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Social Media Exploits Attention
- Social media platforms are designed to consume as much of your time and attention as possible.
- This design exploits vulnerabilities in human psychology through social validation feedback loops.
Distraction vs. Dictatorship
- Huxley's vision of a dystopia of distraction is more accurate than Orwell's dystopia of dictatorship.
- Today's greatest cultural threat is the constant distraction sapping our attention and community.
Personal Story of Digital Distraction
- John Mark Comer shares a personal story of losing 25 minutes to digital distraction while writing a teaching on digital distraction.
- Even with the intention to focus, the digital algorithm and clickbait easily derail attention and productivity.