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Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions

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Post by MattGaiser »

gitpusher wrote: post #6

There are real problems here. But I can't see past the author's terrible personal habits that magnify every single one of them. Nobody forced them to: - start their day by reviewing COVID numbers - allow push-notifications from "news" apps - listen to NPR while showering - generally allow social media to dictate their mood/schedule All of these habits are as easy to change as they are damaging. Edit to add: In no way…

Yes, lol. They had to opt in to every one of those things.

Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions

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Post by vorpalhex »

I literally couldn't come up with a better example of False Dilemma fallacy:

> Moving to the woods and going full Thoreau, for most of us, is simply not an option. The only long-term fix is making the background into foreground: calling out the exact ways digital technologies have colonized our lives, aggravating and expanding our burnout in the name of efficiency.

Technology didn't colonize anything, you invited over an annoying house guest that you refuse to kick out. Turn off your phone and go pet a dog. You'll be better for it.

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Post by outworlder »

the-dude wrote: post #4

Being financially independent is a choice.

This is a very privileged statement. For upper middle class with no issues whatsoever (health or otherwise), maybe with meticulous planning, one could reach financial independence in a decade, and that's a massive stretch. It's still a decade slaving away. EDIT: oh, and that only allows you to be financially independent at the same spending levels (hilariously minimal) that you have held so far.

For anyone who doesn't have surplus income even after dropping down to the very basic necessities, it's not a choice at all.

Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions

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Post by selestify »

vorpalhex wrote: post #15

I literally couldn't come up with a better example of False Dilemma fallacy: > Moving to the woods and going full Thoreau, for most of us, is simply not an option. The only long-term fix is making the background into foreground: calling out the exact ways digital technologies have colonized our lives, aggravating and expanding our burnout in the name of efficiency. Technology didn't colonize anything, you invited ove…

More like, the house guest is a sweet talker who cajoles you into letting them stay every time despite them not doing much for you in return.

Let’s not pretend like technology isn’t vigorously A/B testing its way into being as psychologically addicting as possible.

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Post by xnyan »

As a software developer I am absolutely in a privileged position that allows me to have this freedom, but I simply don’t accept jobs that send constant notifications, require me to be online and available all the time, constant after hours work, etc. etc. I make a little bit less money for that privilege, but I work a very nice schedule and have almost no job stress. It’s been one of the best decisions of my life, and I highly recommend thinking about your employer and what role they have in your happiness.

I also have almost no notifications on my phone of any kind, text messages from my partner and friends is pretty much it. You may think you need notifications but you maybe surprised how little it impacts your life (expect less stress) not to have them.

Re: Technology has created a barrage of notifications and interactions

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Post by coliveira »

the-dude wrote: post #4

Being financially independent is a choice.

If you inherited money, it is not a choice. If you have to work for several years until you get the FI, it is not a choice either, since many people don't have the health, technical ability, or environmental conditions to do it.
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