Back to Basics: Why We’re Embracing Simpler Tech - (Episode 112)

Every ping, pop-up, and banner can feel like a digital ambush. Instead of helping us stay connected, our devices have become constant interrupters, scattering our focus and piling on stress. Faced with endless notifications, apps that track our every move, and social feeds that never stop scrolling, many have chosen a surprising solution: downgrading their devices to simpler models. They’re trading smartphone overload for uncomplicated flip phones, stepping back from sleek tablets to old-school laptops, and rediscovering a sense of balance, calm, and control in the process.