"A frank, accurate and intelligent book that offers a comprehensive look at how to prevent digital devices from wreaking havoc in our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Caitlin Reger highlights what we can do – individually and collectively – to put our smartphones in their place."
Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the Rethink Podcast.A transformative guide to conquering your screen and establishing healthy technology habits that will help you and your family live your best life.
Dr. Caitlin Reger, a distinguished digital humanities researcher and professor, explains how we can take advantage of technology's many benefits while avoiding its hidden dangers. We are all using (and dealing with) technology we did not grow up with; So it's normal to feel exhausted.In his book Smartphone Nation, Reger explains how these technologies work, giving you the power to change the way you (and your family) use your devices. Reger proposes a new framework, similar to a food pyramid, to understand and improve our digital consumption.Some technologies, such as nutrient-dense foods, are good for us; They are necessary in our lives. But much of what we consume through algorithms is like candy that spoils our teeth: it is disastrous for our health. Reger's pioneering research reveals how we can take back control and maintain a healthy digital diet.
“Smartphone Nation” is essential reading for anyone who knows that life is more than just staring at a screen, or for anyone who wants to raise children who believe that too. It shows how to do it:Learn about the attention economy that prioritizes engagement at all costs
Improve your digital feed for better mental health
Organize your viewing experience
Control content algorithms
Detect misinformation
Train your children in the digital age
