Periagoge
Scenario

When documentation replaces attention

I take photos of everything I want to remember but I never look at most of them and now I experience things through my phone screen without really seeing them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The act of recording becomes a substitute for witnessing, creating the illusion of preservation while missing the moment itself.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Writing and the externalization of memory?”

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.