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Technology fast
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Last discussed Jun 14, 2026
A periodic, extended break from all digital devices — recommended at 96 hours (4 days) per year — to reset one's relationship with technology and demonstrate self-sufficiency without devices.
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How To Break Your Phone Addiction (for real) - Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks · Jun 14, 2026
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Used for: Breaking psychological dependence on phone; resetting one's relationship with technology; achieving mental clarity
Praised: Research-backed; leads to state of bliss by day four; proves self-sufficiency...
"People need phone fasts. They need technology fasts. I recommend 96 hours a year — there's a little bit of research on this that shows that this can actually break the relationship that you have. You prove to yourself that you actually don't need ..."
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