Allowing Quote by Douglas Rushkoff
“When digital culture first came along, it was supposed to create more time, by allowing us to shift time around. Somehow instead we've strapped devices to ourselves that ping us all the time.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Team Human", 2019
Technology promises more free time, but constant notifications trap us, reducing true leisure.
In simple terms: Tech can steal our time.
Set boundaries on device use.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- work
- family meals
- travel
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do devices affect your focus?
- What boundaries can you set?
Over‑regulation may limit useful tech.