Devi Nair
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by the author ā± Duration: 5 hours š·ļø Published by Books on Tape and Ten Speed Press, February 13, 2018 š Genre: Non-fiction
Okay, full disclosure: I went into this book expecting a lecture. The kind of "put your phone down and go touch grass" energy that makes you feel personally attacked before chapter two. What I got instead was Catherine Price essentially sitting across from me, completely non-judgemental, going "Yeah, I get it. I was the same. Let's figure this out together", because, let's be honest, we've all had that moment when a "quick check" of social media turns into a 45-minute abyss.
The tone of the book makes a whole world of difference. The science section hits hard. The way Catherine Price breaks down how apps are deliberately designed to hijack your dopamine loop isn't just eye-opening, it's quietly destabilizing too. She doesn't get preachy throughout the book. She's realistic, witty, and most of all, kind. She understands the modern-day struggle between staying informed and staying sane.
Price divides the book into two smart parts: understanding why we're hooked, and how to unhook ourselves without panic-inducing disconnections. The practical tips are where this book earns its place on the shelf. Small, bite-sized, manageable changes. Not a cold-turkey digital detox fantasy that you'll abandon by Day 3. I'm someone who averages about 3 hours of screen time daily, and after applying just a handful of her suggestions (the ones I could actually live with), I've dropped down to 1.5 to 2 hours. That's real. That's measurable. That's the kind of result that makes you recommend a book unprompted at dinner.
Would I recommend it? If you've ever caught yourself reaching for your phone with zero reason and zero memory of how it got in your hand, this book is for you. It won't shame you into change. It'll science you into it, which honestly works much better. This one isn't about deleting your apps and retreating into the woods. It's about balance. Not every suggestion will land, and that's okay. Pick the ones you can live with. That's the whole point. Price offers doable changes that feel empowering rather than punishing.
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by the author ā± Duration: 5 hours š·ļø Published by Books on Tape and Ten Speed Press, February 13, 2018 š Genre: Non-fiction
Okay, full disclosure: I went into this book expecting a lecture. The kind of "put your phone down and go touch grass" energy that makes you feel personally attacked before chapter two. What I got instead was Catherine Price essentially sitting across from me, completely non-judgemental, going "Yeah, I get it. I was the same. Let's figure this out together", because, let's be honest, we've all had that moment when a "quick check" of social media turns into a 45-minute abyss.
The tone of the book makes a whole world of difference. The science section hits hard. The way Catherine Price breaks down how apps are deliberately designed to hijack your dopamine loop isn't just eye-opening, it's quietly destabilizing too. She doesn't get preachy throughout the book. She's realistic, witty, and most of all, kind. She understands the modern-day struggle between staying informed and staying sane.
Price divides the book into two smart parts: understanding why we're hooked, and how to unhook ourselves without panic-inducing disconnections. The practical tips are where this book earns its place on the shelf. Small, bite-sized, manageable changes. Not a cold-turkey digital detox fantasy that you'll abandon by Day 3. I'm someone who averages about 3 hours of screen time daily, and after applying just a handful of her suggestions (the ones I could actually live with), I've dropped down to 1.5 to 2 hours. That's real. That's measurable. That's the kind of result that makes you recommend a book unprompted at dinner.
Would I recommend it? If you've ever caught yourself reaching for your phone with zero reason and zero memory of how it got in your hand, this book is for you. It won't shame you into change. It'll science you into it, which honestly works much better. This one isn't about deleting your apps and retreating into the woods. It's about balance. Not every suggestion will land, and that's okay. Pick the ones you can live with. That's the whole point. Price offers doable changes that feel empowering rather than punishing.