Andrew MelderUpdates on the digital journey: https://andrewmelder.com/2026/06/07/updates-on-the-digital-journey.html
Heading forward by going backwards..in a sense.
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Robin Wren1/3 My parents got a Roomba. Less than two years later, it was gone. The reason?
'I spend more time preparing the house for the robot than I would have if I vacuumed myself.'
Sound familiar?
3/3 What tools would you add to the list? And what old-fashioned substitutes work better than this overhyped tech?
Full essay: https://wrenwrites.substack.com/p/apps-that-help-you-deceive-yourself
#DigitalMinimalism #TechAndHumanity #Productivity
Apps that help you deceive yourself, or: how a shitty Roomba made me reconsider my technology usage
One day in the midst of pre-cleaning the house, my mom stopped, unplugged the Roomba and gave it away. The device failed to deliver on its promise, therefore it had to go. Many apps need to go too.
2/3 How often do we truly analyze our technology usage like that? Many tools promise to save time but actually waste it. From Duolingo to Notion, I’ve gathered examples of tech that helps us pretend.
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urusmanModern classrooms are filled with AI tools, apps, and digital devices. While technology creates exciting learning opportunities, students also need to learn when and how to use it effectively. Digital minimalism encourages purposeful technology use, fewer distractions, and better focus. In a world of constant notifications, managing technology wisely is becoming an essential skill for future-ready learners.
calvusrexhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/03/james-ellroy-red-sheet
Is he a madman or actually on to how to exist in the modern world?
James Ellroy still writes longhand, doesn't own a computer, and calls our dependence on technology "satanic." Agree or disagree, it's a fascinating look at a writer who has refused to follow the digital tide.
#JamesEllroy #CrimeFiction #SmallWeb #DigitalMinimalism #slowpint
A few months ago, I've subscribed to the "Makoto" magazine for Japanese language learners. At first, I read it dutifully, but with time, I gathered a backlog.
I thought, "I just wish I had the printed version!" - but due to the shipment cost, it's not an option.
So I bought a long-arm stapler and decided to print out each magazine in the form of booklets.
Now I read them in bed, which also helps my no-screentime-in-bed goal.
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"I spend more time preparing the house for the robot than I would have if I vacuumed myself."
My parents’ Roomba story made me consider modern tech, and I've realized: many tools promise progress but deliver illusion.
What would you add to the list?
Full essay: https://wrenwrites.substack.com/p/apps-that-help-you-deceive-yourself
#DigitalMinimalism #TechAndHumanity #Minimalism
