Escape the attention economy. Reclaim your focus.
Stories of people rebuilding their relationship with technology
Explore personal stories and reflections on how people are changing their relationship with digital life. From attention challenges and creative practices to new ways of living and working, Stories examines the human side of technology in an algorithm-driven world.
Doomscrolling isn't a willpower problem—it's engineered. Inside the algorithm, the brain science, and an information diet that works without quitting.
Three middle managers share real experiments in setting digital boundaries—from predictable absence to physical anchors. No perfect solutions, just honest shifts that reclaimed their attention.
Stop blaming willpower. Explore why high-performing professionals struggle with late-night scrolling — and why environmental design may work better than discipline alone.
A narrative comparison of one person's daily digital life in 2012 and 2026. Explore how we moved from chronological feeds and 'all items caught up' to AI-curated infinite scrolls and ubiquitous notifications.
Two stories about algorithm fatigue, creative paralysis, and the struggle to rebuild a more intentional relationship with technology.
A composite story about a content strategist who realized constant connectivity was affecting her work, health, and attention — and rebuilt a more intentional relationship with technology.
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