Does anyone ever consider going analog? Get rid of all non-work related tech. Automatic watch, carburetor on a car, simplest phone you can find, wrote physical letters, etc,etc....?

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Maybe if I was unbelievably bored in retirement. You know, be like the old days. Never know if the car is going to start or if it will break down.

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Maybe not for the car and the letters but I definitely considered getting rid of all screens, phones, tvs, smartwatches

Maybe if you’re Amish. But it’s too hard otherwise, not because of the convenience for us, but because of the expectations for us. It’s better to find a way to live with digital tools without them eating up your focus.

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