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A periodic reminder that you can live without "modern" tech and do fine. I have never owned a smart phone and am doing great. Still using a circa 2006 Intuos 3. Still driving a 2009 Nissan Versa with knobs n everything; still listening to CDs. If tech makes you unhappy, you don't have to use it~

I ask myself "does this make me happier than before" before using new tech, and the answer has rarely been yes. So I don't have too much newer stuff other than my desktop comp and an ipad I use for work. So far I've rarely been impacted outside of not having access to rideshare apps when traveling.

I'm also work for a company that respects my right to be offline during non-work hours, so ymmv. But I also think that if enough people unshackle themselves, that kind of 24/7 access would not be possible. If anyone is curious about practical aspects of de-smartifying and has q's, please feel free.