Further Reading & Tools

Deepen your understanding of digital minimalism with these recommended books and physical tools.

Book

Digital Minimalism

by Cal Newport

This is considered the manifesto for the movement. Newport argues for a philosophy of technology use where you focus your online time on a small number of carefully selected activities.

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Book

How to Break Up with Your Phone

by Catherine Price

A practical, hands-on 30-day plan to take back your life from your phone without giving it up completely. Includes excellent data on dopamine loops.

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Book

Stolen Focus

by Johann Hari

Hari investigates why our ability to pay attention is collapsing. He argues that this isn't a personal failure, but a systemic one created by big tech.

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Tool

Kitchen Safe (Time-Lock Container)

Physical Device

A plastic container with a locking timer built into the lid. You put your phone (or controller) inside, set the timer, and it cannot be opened until the time expires.

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Tool

The Light Phone

Hardware

A "dumb phone" designed to be used as little as possible. It has an e-ink screen and only essentials like calling, texting, and alarms.

Buy at thelightphone.com