Techlore Talks Dumb Phones & Privacy: Digital Minimalism with Jose Briones
Oct 24, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Jose Briones, a YouTuber and advocate for digital minimalism, dives into why dumb phones might be the key to better privacy. He shares practical strategies for reducing screen time, emphasizing the importance of a mindset shift over simply swapping devices. Jose also highlights the value of offline activities for creativity and memory, and how to manage professional social media use without sacrificing personal well-being. His engaging tips make it clear that technology isn't the enemy—it's all about how we use it.
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Services Lock Devices, Shrink Choices
- Devices can be constrained by services that force smartphone-only access, limiting choice and privacy.
- Jose warns this trend promotes monopolies and reduces free, open alternatives.
Segment Devices For Privacy
- Segment your devices: separate work, personal, and highly secure uses onto different hardware.
- Use segmentation to reduce data points collected by apps and preserve privacy.
Mindset Before Hardware
- Change your mindset before changing devices: audit app use and remove low-value apps first.
- Replace addictive apps with offline activities and re-evaluate if you still need a new device.