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Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’
HK🏛️ PoliticsCenter21 hr. ago

Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’

This article discusses the trend of digital detox among Hong Kong residents, highlighting how individuals like Robert Broad are adopting strategies to reduce screen time and improve their well-being. The piece notes concerns from experts about the negative effects of excessive screen use, including anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Broad shares his personal experience of how prolonged remote work during the pandemic negatively impacted his health and relationships. He describes specific methods he uses to limit device usage, such as placing his phone in a drawer, disabling non-essential notifications, switching to greyscale mode, and checking emails in batches. These actions aim to create a healthier balance between technology use and personal life.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter21 hr. ago
Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’

This article discusses the trend of digital detox among Hong Kong residents, highlighting how individuals like Robert Broad are adopting strategies to reduce screen time and improve their well-being. The piece notes concerns from experts about the negative effects of excessive screen use, including anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Broad shares his personal experience of how prolonged remote work during the pandemic negatively impacted his health and relationships. He describes specific methods he uses to limit device usage, such as placing his phone in a drawer, disabling non-essential notifications, switching to greyscale mode, and checking emails in batches. These actions aim to create a healthier balance between technology use and personal life.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion on digital detox practices without overtly favoring any political ideology. It focuses on individual experiences and expert warnings about screen time, without taking a clear stance on broader societal or governmental policies related to technology use. The

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