One unexpected thing happened during my digital detox:

I heard about the war in Iran before the internet told me what to think about it.

No hot takes.

No commentary.

Just space to process.

It made me realize how rare it is now to form our own thoughts before absorbing everyone else’s opinions.

I wrote about that experience and how it connects to deconstruction, discernment, and putting boundaries around digital life.

New essay on Substack today!