# \#wellbeing

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## [What actually \*is\* digital wellbeing?](https://community.humanetech.com/t/what-actually-is-digital-wellbeing/4197)

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**Author:** [@countrygirljo](https://community.humanetech.com/u/countrygirljo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/what-actually-is-digital-wellbeing/4197 "2021-12-13T22:13:28Z")

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Hi all - first contribution here, please be kind! :wink: I am currently writing an MA dissertation - working title: ‘From pathology to autonomy. Establishing the meaning of digital wellbeing in the post-digital age’. I…

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## [Mindfulness at the Computer: Alpha 10 Release](https://community.humanetech.com/t/mindfulness-at-the-computer-alpha-10-release/5394)

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**Author:** [@tord](https://community.humanetech.com/u/tord)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/mindfulness-at-the-computer-alpha-10-release/5394 "2022-05-09T16:35:42Z")

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Mindfulness at the Computer is a mindfulness and self-care application for people spending a lot of time in front of the computer The application reminds you to take breaks from the computer, helps you remember to stay …

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## [Free e-Book: "Off the Grid: Living Blind Without the Internet"](https://community.humanetech.com/t/free-e-book-off-the-grid-living-blind-without-the-internet/5260)

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**Author:** [@aschrijver](https://community.humanetech.com/u/aschrijver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 6:54am UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/free-e-book-off-the-grid-living-blind-without-the-internet/5260 "2021-08-23T06:54:07Z")

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Recently on the Fediverse I bumped into this post by Robert Kingett, an awarded author and totally blind accessibility advocate (read his bio here, and also notice that the entire website is an exemplar in providing acce…

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## [A guide to 'Going Light' with the Light Phone](https://community.humanetech.com/t/a-guide-to-going-light-with-the-light-phone/4756)

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**Author:** [@danmaxfox](https://community.humanetech.com/u/danmaxfox)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/a-guide-to-going-light-with-the-light-phone/4756 "2020-04-03T14:10:16Z")

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Hi! I recently collaborated with the Light Phone to write ‘A Zine About Going Light’ that I’d love to share with you. They published it on Medium and I’d love to get your feedback. We spent a decent amount of time writi…

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## [Addiction that's good for you : Using behavioral psychology and gamification to get people more active!](https://community.humanetech.com/t/addiction-thats-good-for-you-using-behavioral-psychology-and-gamification-to-get-people-more-active/4741)

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**Author:** [@valerieg](https://community.humanetech.com/u/valerieg)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/addiction-thats-good-for-you-using-behavioral-psychology-and-gamification-to-get-people-more-active/4741 "2020-03-20T14:18:41Z")

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Hey Humane Tech Community! I work at a Montreal based start-up that uses gamification and behavioural psychology strategies used by social media and games to get people to move more. We try to fight fire with fire to sh…

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## [My personal guide to spending time well when using electronic devices](https://community.humanetech.com/t/my-personal-guide-to-spending-time-well-when-using-electronic-devices/3204)

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**Author:** [@PaulaFairphone](https://community.humanetech.com/u/PaulaFairphone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/my-personal-guide-to-spending-time-well-when-using-electronic-devices/3204 "2019-10-23T19:04:24Z")

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When I use technology I try to use it and not let it use me. That means: Conscience over fanciness when buying a product When I buy a tech product I try to use my spending power to change the industry for the better…

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## [Review of Apple iOS 12 new Screen Time app that helps you limit your iPhone usage](https://community.humanetech.com/t/review-of-apple-ios-12-new-screen-time-app-that-helps-you-limit-your-iphone-usage/2331)

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**Author:** [@stayingaliveuk](https://community.humanetech.com/u/stayingaliveuk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 5:32am UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/review-of-apple-ios-12-new-screen-time-app-that-helps-you-limit-your-iphone-usage/2331 "2019-03-12T05:32:00Z")

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Apple announces Digital Health app as part of iOS 12 at WWDC 2018 Apple has announced a new Digital Health app as part of their iOS 12 fall release. This is a fantastic move I believe. Excerpt from The Verge: Apple is …

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## [How to help kids with digital wellbeing?](https://community.humanetech.com/t/how-to-help-kids-with-digital-wellbeing/2676)

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**Author:** [@coldbeats](https://community.humanetech.com/u/coldbeats)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/how-to-help-kids-with-digital-wellbeing/2676 "2019-02-03T23:05:09Z")

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Is there a good way to help kids (digital natives) with digital wellbeing? I found that most of the kids are video gamers and exposed to toxic behaviors (trolls). The products in the market are basically spying on what …

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## [Internet Addiction and Non-Productive Use of Tech Tools in Children at Risk](https://community.humanetech.com/t/internet-addiction-and-non-productive-use-of-tech-tools-in-children-at-risk/2469)

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**Author:** [@luisfelipe](https://community.humanetech.com/u/luisfelipe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/internet-addiction-and-non-productive-use-of-tech-tools-in-children-at-risk/2469 "2018-07-09T05:25:35Z")

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Dear Community, During the past few months, my team and I have been working on an initiative related to internet addiction in developing countries. Although this problem has become visible in developed regions of the wo…

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## [Who does technology think we are?](https://community.humanetech.com/t/who-does-technology-think-we-are/2180)

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**Author:** [@Jon](https://community.humanetech.com/u/Jon)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/who-does-technology-think-we-are/2180 "2018-12-28T04:11:17Z")

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I remember a panelist at a debate on technology and society picking up a phone and asking Who (or what) does technology think we are? In this case, he said a pair of eye balls and a couple of fingers. Someone who was wor…

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## [Your physical private space, Internet of Things and Humane Technology](https://community.humanetech.com/t/your-physical-private-space-internet-of-things-and-humane-technology/2965)

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**Author:** [@mpot](https://community.humanetech.com/u/mpot)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/your-physical-private-space-internet-of-things-and-humane-technology/2965 "2018-11-21T12:24:30Z")

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as a first very brief introduction to the topic: my work/research focuses on the triangle architecture-technology-dwelling. Rephrased: what are the consequences of increasing technology, e.g. the internet of things, to o…

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## [Employees, do you feel heard at work?](https://community.humanetech.com/t/employees-do-you-feel-heard-at-work/2531)

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**Author:** [@Journalist](https://community.humanetech.com/u/Journalist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/employees-do-you-feel-heard-at-work/2531 "2018-11-11T13:51:15Z")

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I’m working on a freelance feature for Briefings, executive search firm Korn Ferry’s flagship magazine. The article is examining whether today’s workforce feels heard, both by their employers and also fellow coworkers. W…

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## [Google Classroom- digital DNA- our kids privacy](https://community.humanetech.com/t/google-classroom-digital-dna-our-kids-privacy/2772)

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**Author:** [@healthyswimmer](https://community.humanetech.com/u/healthyswimmer)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/google-classroom-digital-dna-our-kids-privacy/2772 "2018-10-10T04:58:29Z")

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Is anyone aware of curriculum standards for Edtech in schools? Do Edtech teachers have a common knowledge of what digital DNA is and how datamining plays an important role in this? With google classroom still in full s…

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## [Presenting the Digital Wellness Warriors initiative](https://community.humanetech.com/t/presenting-the-digital-wellness-warriors-initiative/2690)

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**Author:** [@NourishingHabits](https://community.humanetech.com/u/NourishingHabits)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 10:29am UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/presenting-the-digital-wellness-warriors-initiative/2690 "2018-09-17T10:29:35Z")

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Hello! We are working to create a resource center like the ones you’re discussing in Creating a common, public library for HumaneTech. Please check out digitalwellnesswarriors.com. We’re still determining the best tool …

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## [What are Your Experiences on Ditching your Smartphone?](https://community.humanetech.com/t/what-are-your-experiences-on-ditching-your-smartphone/851)

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**Author:** [@afuchs](https://community.humanetech.com/u/afuchs)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/what-are-your-experiences-on-ditching-your-smartphone/851 "2018-08-29T03:15:26Z")

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I got rid of my smartphone 6 months ago and never looked back. I now have a flip phone and it’s wonderful. I think it’s important to normalize diverse forms of tech use, and make people realize that there is a whole ran…

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## [Play Store evaluating apps on time well spent](https://community.humanetech.com/t/play-store-evaluating-apps-on-time-well-spent/2033)

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**Author:** [@andrewmurraydunn](https://community.humanetech.com/u/andrewmurraydunn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.humanetech.com/t/play-store-evaluating-apps-on-time-well-spent/2033 "2018-05-14T22:14:24Z")

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I’ve started to encounter these questions when rating apps. Anybody have insight?
