The benefits of modern technology need no repeating. But their benefits are only half of the story. We use tech non-stop. But who is really in charge of your tech? The answer is not so simple.
Take a closer look behind all the screens and you may discover that many of your favourite gadgets have actually been designed to work against you.
Consider the implications of a constant internet connection and you may discover that those who designed your favourite gadgets have full access to your private life.
Reflect upon your constant app usage and you may agree that your phone (the favourite gadget) has probably gifted you with habits that rob you of time and strip you of your autonomy.
The aim of SUBDUE YOUR TECH is simple: to raise awareness on the ways in which tech abuses us and to offer solutions. To anyone who will listen, it is time to get serious about taking control of your tech.
Modern technology is developing at unbelievable speed. The world is rapidly changing. Fleeing from technology is a losing strategy. The only winning strategy is to engage with technology head on and to enforce your own terms - to SUBDUE it.
Wondering where to begin? Get started with 12 Principles of Abusive Tech and SUBDUE YOUR TECH in 3 Steps. For something more in-depth, consider THE SUBDUER’S MANUAL.
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A brief history…#
SUBDUE YOUR TECH was launched in 2024, after a casual conversation between friends on the abuses of modern technology resulted in an invitation to deliver a presentation at a local church. With this invite, the owner of this project, who will be referred to as 
, developed the “SUBDUE YOUR TECH” message and website to supplement the presentation and provide the audience with a clear, mature (hopefully) and lasting message on a topic which many find extremely opaque.
SUBDUE YOUR TECH continues with a significant focus on local community, supporting those to whom
has offline access. Distant online readers are still more than welcome, of course. Feel free to say hello.
As for the talk (without which you would never be reading this), you can find the slides here.
