UNPLUG: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 15 MIN

UNPLUG: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life

from Get Connected

Is your smart phone a useful tool, or a colossal waste of time? What does long term freedom from your phone really look like—and is it sustainable for people with… you know… jobs? Based on his experience of a year’s sabbatical from his smart phone, Richard Simon is author of UNPLUG: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life. Richard Simon directs the website strategy at Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C., and is a former reporter and webmaster at Baltimore’s The Daily Record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your smart phone a useful tool, or a colossal waste of time? What does long term freedom from your phone really look like—and is it sustainable for people with… you know… jobs? Based on his experience of a year’s sabbatical from his smart phone,...

NOW PLAYING

UNPLUG: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life

0:00 15:15

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Get Connected?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Get Connected episode published?

This episode was published on June 23, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Is your smart phone a useful tool, or a colossal waste of time? What does long term freedom from your phone really look like—and is it sustainable for people with… you know… jobs? Based on his experience of a year’s sabbatical from his smart phone,...

Can I download this Get Connected episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!