You can reclaim control.
A lot of our patterns and habits around technology have been decided for us. Breaking that cycle is the first step in reclaiming control. Your technology should answer to you and you alone.
Here are 3 ways you can begin to SUBDUE YOUR TECH.
This is about a change of mindset.
1. RESIST abuse#
- Do not accept technology that assumes a right to silently violate you.
- Consider using alternative software. There are almost always alternatives. Big Tech’s terms and conditions can actually be rejected!
- Consider uninstalling unneeded apps that have accumulated over the years. Every app is an access point into your life.
- Think before your install. Slow down. Tapping and swiping a screen feels insignificant, but this could not be further from the truth.
- Simply refraining from installing an app renders billion dollar companies utterly powerless.
- If you cannot resist, REDUCE.
2. EQUIP yourself#
- The less you know about how your technology works, the more susceptible you are to being exploited.
- Try to learn about technology at your own pace. Follow your curiosities.
- Take responsibility for what you use.
3. DEFEND your space#
- We all have private information that we wish to control. We all desire a private space to call home.
- Insist on creating both digital and physical spaces that you own.
- Many aspects of life must stay offline. We all lock our doors for a reason.
- Flooding the home with “smart” devices and living life through a smartphone is a losing strategy.
Each person’s solution will look different. For some more practical suggestions, read THE SUBDUER’S MANUAL and check the Resources page.
