Phone Boundaries
Phone boundaries, pornography blocking, and the pull of the phone
A plain-language article about constant access, sleep, attention, social media, games, pornography, and what to do when deleting an app is not enough.
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Blog Posts
These are early papers I have been working on. They are meant to be a decent starting point for thinking about phone use: how our phones keep us easy to reach, open the outside world in seconds, and sometimes pull us away from relationships, quiet moments, and real experiences. Read them with that in mind. They are not official papers or final answers. Each person is different, and this is only the start of the research.
Digital Detox
Using your phone less
A phone does not have to disappear to become less distracting. This article explains simple ways to add friction: fewer notifications, fewer apps, a smaller screen, an e-ink screen, app limits, phone-free spaces, or a simpler phone.
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Phones for kids and young teens
Kids may need a phone for calls, texts, maps, school, or safety. That does not always mean they need every app. This article helps parents think through maturity, family rules, privacy, location, school needs, and social pressure.
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