As I am fascinated by the topic of the Attention Economy, I recently watched "Crackberry'd: The Truth About Information Overload" while on the treadmill.
Definitely some sobering insights re: texting/talking while driving, but I think it could be a good marketing ploy for observant Judaism (where use of electronics is prohibited on the Sabbath-and people actually follow that rule!), as the show emphasized the benefits of “checking out” from the constant technology.
Something I do every week for 25 hours.
If, as they say, “Internet Addiction” are the recognized top social problems in China and S. Korea, then a system (one that costs less than the $27k/3 month retreat they profiled) with a built-in support community might be of value
I’m sure they re-run the show a lot, so see if you can find it on your DVR…you can skip the commercials and text me when you do.
(The show is a little dated since we all know BlackBerry is lame now, but the larger point still stands).
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