Our favorite tips for logging off
Summary
Host David Pierce interviews The Verge staff for tips on disconnecting from technology during vacations. Guests share strategies like designating tech-free zones, turning off Wi-Fi, and letting phones die to create friction. Other advice includes using physical books with library deadlines, taking photos with non-phone cameras, and playing board games. The episode emphasizes engineering barriers to reduce screen time and improve mental well-being.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Indeed, Accenture, and Toyota
Intro: David Pierce shares tips on designating tech zones
Hayden Field: Adding friction and ignoring social metrics
Jen Toohey: Camping and turning off home Wi-Fi
Marina Galparina: Letting your phone battery die
Sponsors: NY State, USAA, Nespresso, LifeLock, Perfect Bistro, McDonald's
Meredith Haggerty: Using library deadlines for physical books
Owen Grove: Using worse cameras to avoid phone obsession
Travis Larchuk: Fun watch faces, deleting apps, and board games
Mia Sato: Inconvenient locations and Walk NYC app
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