{"id":34686,"date":"2021-05-10T14:30:24","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T18:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=34686"},"modified":"2021-05-15T22:12:24","modified_gmt":"2021-05-16T02:12:24","slug":"what-is-digital-minimalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-digital-minimalism\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Digital Minimalism? Cal Newport&#8217;s Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is digital minimalism? How can adopting the lifestyle of digital minimalism help you connect with your values and live a happier, calmer, and more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/living-a-fulfilled-life\/\">fulfilling life<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital minimalism is a term introduced by Cal Newport in his book \u201c<em>Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World<\/em>.\u201d But what is digital minimalism exactly and how do you put it into practice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will provide a brief overview of what digital minimalism is and discuss the central principles of this philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Digital Minimalism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A growing number of people are preaching the benefits of pulling back from the total technology immersion that has become the default for many. Those who promote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-technology-use\/\">reducing technology use<\/a> typically advise simple hacks like turning off notifications, but such simple strategies don\u2019t address the root of the problem for most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of hacks, most people need a complete overhaul\u2014and that starts with developing a philosophy of technology use. Digital minimalism is one such philosophy. Digital minimalism requires that you identify what values and activities are priorities in your life, determine which digital tools promote those priorities, and implement constraints for using these tools to maximize their benefits and minimize their harm and distraction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what is digital minimalism? Let\u2019s explore its three main principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Principle #1: Eliminate Clutter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main idea:<\/strong> When your life is cluttered with too many digital tools, they collectively demand so much of your time and attention that the negative effects outweigh the benefits of any single tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong>Most people\u2019s digital use follows a maximalist philosophy, which suggests that you should adopt a digital tool if it provides any benefit at all. By contrast, the minimalistic approach requires you to constantly weigh the pros and cons. <strong>Digital minimalists assess technology with cost-benefit analyses<\/strong>, which involve asking yourself:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Does this technology add value to my life beyond minor convenience?<\/li><li>Is this particular technology the best way to support my values?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider how you might apply this assessment to Facebook and Twitter:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Facebook may be an <em>easy <\/em>way to keep up with family and friends, but is it the <em>best<\/em> way? You may get more value by quitting Facebook and using that time instead to talk to friends and family on the phone, or meet them for coffee.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You may use Twitter to keep up with news headlines and expose yourself to different ideas and perspectives\u2014but you spend an hour or two a day sifting through fluff to find that high-quality content. A more efficient alternative would be to use one reliable source for daily news headlines, and attend one informative talk or event each month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you assess every digital tool with these criteria, you\u2019ll likely end up reducing or eliminating your need for these devices, even though our culture considers many of them necessary. <strong>As you realize all the things you\u2019re <\/strong><strong><em>gaining<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>(like the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with friends over coffee), <strong>it\u2019ll be easier to accept the things you\u2019re <\/strong><strong><em>losing <\/em><\/strong><strong>by reducing your tech use <\/strong>(like hitting the \u201cLike\u201d button on a photo of a high school classmate).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Henry David Thoreau explores the idea that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/why-more-is-less\/\">less is more<\/a> in his well-known book, <em>Walden<\/em>, which is about his experience living modestly in a cabin in the woods for two years. In his experiment, Thoreau was testing a new economic theory that having more stuff doesn\u2019t create a richer life. During his time in the woods, Thoreau added up the costs of building and living in his cabin, and then determined that he would need to work just one day a week in order to cover his expenses. Although it seems straightforward, Thoreau was radical in finding a way to weigh these two different measurements against each other: time and money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before <em>Walden<\/em>, economic theory focused on earning the highest profit possible. By contrast, Thoreau\u2019s exchange rate between time and money enabled him to determine the cost of items not just in dollars and cents, but also in the amount of life that had to be sacrificed to earn those dollars. This explained why many people who followed the standard approach to earn as much as humanly possible seemed no better off for it: The time and effort they put in to earn those profits\u2014and the things they necessarily had to sacrifice to do so\u2014were greater than things they bought with those profits. For example, the nice Venetian blinds you bought with a big paycheck are not worth the life you missed while working weekends in order to earn that paycheck. Thoreau argued that even when money was spent on more practical items, like a wagon, the time saved by taking the wagon to town instead of walking did not outweigh the hours of labor spent earning the money to buy it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Principle #2: Optimize Your Technology Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main idea:<\/strong> Digital minimalism isn\u2019t just about eliminating technologies\u2014it\u2019s about selectively deciding <em>which <\/em>tools you\u2019ll continue to use, and <em>how<\/em> you\u2019ll use them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong>The second principle of digital minimalism applies the economic law of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-hedonic-adaptation\/\">diminishing returns<\/a>, which says that increased input leads to increased output <em>up to a point<\/em>, after which the benefits of additional input plateau. In other words, if you are overseeing a project at work, four people will get it done more quickly than two people, but nine people won\u2019t finish it much sooner than four people. <strong>When it comes to technology, a few apps and devices may make your life more convenient, but too many will bog you down.<\/strong> Later in this summary, we\u2019ll talk more about how to decide which tools to lose and which to keep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decluttered your digital life and pared down your apps and devices, you must then decide <em>how<\/em> you\u2019ll use them in order to get the most benefits with the fewest distractions. Instead of looking at an app or device as a single tool, think about it as a collection of features, such as direct messaging and marketing platforms. With this view, you can <strong>optimize your digital use based purely on the tools they provide, and it\u2019ll be easier to bypass the rest of the noise.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re part of a group that uses Facebook as a primary means of communication, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eliminate all of your friends besides those in the group.<\/li><li>Bookmark the notifications page, so that you can check for updates while bypassing the news feed, which easily becomes a rabbit hole.<\/li><li>Mute updates from the people you follow, so that your news feed is empty.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you use Netflix instead of cable because it\u2019s cheaper and doesn\u2019t have commercials, but you find that you are prone to binging, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set a limit of two episodes per sitting.<\/li><li>Make a rule that you only watch with other people, so that you incorporate social time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Principle #3: Taking Control Is Empowering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main idea:<\/strong> In addition to the direct benefits of reducing digital clutter in your life, the act of making deliberate decisions about your technology use helps you to reclaim the autonomy that many people feel they\u2019ve lost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong>As we discussed in Chapter 1, one of the most harmful effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/technology-addiction\/\">technology addiction<\/a> is that users feel they don\u2019t have control. <strong>You can avoid all of the issues that come with technology overuse<\/strong>\u2014including negative impacts on your psychological well-being and reduced time for other activities\u2014<strong>if you can simply control your digital habits. <\/strong>Additionally, the act of reclaiming control of your time and attention is empowering, and in the coming chapters we\u2019ll talk about the added benefit of using that time to engage in fulfilling activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to their reputation for Luddism, the Amish are not opposed to technology entirely\u2014rather, they live out the principles of digital minimalism, especially as a growing number pursue entrepreneurship over farming. Most Amish communities have an \u201calpha geek,\u201d who goes before the parish bishop to ask permission to try new technologies. With that permission, the first adopter tries out the technology and determines whether its use would support or undermine the community\u2019s values, such as strong family and community relationships. If the technology\u2019s effects are positive overall, the community is allowed to adopt it\u2014if not, it\u2019s banned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process has led many Amish communities to ban personal phones but provide a community phone booth, and to allow sophisticated farming equipment but to power machines with solar panels and diesel energy instead of connecting to the electric grid. Mennonites take a similar approach, though individuals make their decisions on a personal level, rather than following community mandates. <strong>Both communities share the minimalistic philosophy of prioritizing intention and commitment to their fundamental values above mere convenience.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is digital minimalism? How can adopting the lifestyle of digital minimalism help you connect with your values and live a happier, calmer, and more fulfilling life? Digital minimalism is a term introduced by Cal Newport in his book \u201cDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World.\u201d But what is digital minimalism exactly and how do you put it into practice? 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