The Challenge of Avoiding Technology: Lessons from a Digital Minimalism Experiment

In an experiment with 1600 people giving up technology for 30 days, those who struggled the most were the ones who approached it with a negative mindset. The key to success was staying active and engaging in new experiences. Phones can help distract from existential despair, but it's important to address the underlying issues. It's challenging to rewire habits, but it's worth working through those difficulties instead of avoiding them.