Periagoge
Scenario

When focus apps create new forms of failure

I downloaded a forest app that plants virtual trees when I focus but I keep killing my digital forest by picking up my phone.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Gamifying attention can transform natural mind-wandering into moral judgment and self-criticism.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist contemplative computing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.