Ep 70: 6-Year Digital Minimalism Update: The Commodification of Going Offline

Ah yes, hellworld, give us the rise of Digital Minimalism Influencer.Six years after crowning Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism my 2019 book of the year, I return with a solo episode to report on the state of digital detoxing in a world where anything that promises peace and deep work will eventually become a product.In this episode:Why "escape Instagram by joining my forum" is just rearranging deck chairs on the TitanicParents: You're the Problem. An Education Week study shows the biggest classroom distraction isn’t teens sneaking TikTok—it’s parents texting their children during class to soothe their own anxietyMy confession: how the need to pay bills is wrecking my own digital minimalismWhy actual digital minimalism is boring, unsexy, and impossible to monetizeQuote of the Week:"There is something deeply ironic about building an entire online business around helping people get offline."Timestamps:00:00 The Rise of the Digital Minimalism Influencer04:45 Parents, You're the Problem06:27 Am I Still a Digital Minimalist?08:15 Will I Go Full Recluse in the Future?If you’ve been flirting with quitting social media, but skeptical of the influencers using attention economy to sell digital detoxes, this episode is my side-eye with you.Subscribe to my newsletter: https://thesophiachang.substack.com/No social media. No Discord. Just my voice and your inbox. As it should be.Sophia Chang is a Reese’s Book Club LitUp fellow, disabled dancer, and extroverted writer. She coaches new podcasters, teaches Character First writing with Daniel David Wallace, and believes deadlifts can change your life. She will make out with your dog. Learn more at: www.sophiachang.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5-star review so others can find it, too!