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How to reconcile gratitude for digital tools with concern about over-dependence

I love the convenience of having everything on my phone but I hate how dependent I have become and I do not know how to want less convenience.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The appreciation for technological benefits conflicts with awareness of their psychological costs.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Digital detox and its limits?”

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