Bibliograph

24/6, the power of unplugging one day a week, Tiffany Shlain

Type

Label

24/6, the power of unplugging one day a week, Tiffany Shlain

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-229)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

24/6

Nature of contents

bibliographyfilmographies

Oclc number

1119388388

Responsibility statement

Tiffany Shlain

Sub title

the power of unplugging one day a week

Summary

"Tiffany Shlain explores how turning off screens one day a week can work wonders on your brain, body, and soul." -- from book jacket flap

Table Of Contents

Part I: A day different from all other days. Why I went 24/6 -- A brief history of a day of rest -- The technology of rest. Part II: Being on 24/7. The joys of tech -- The infinite loops of addiction -- Algorithms and animal instincts. Part III: Making 24/6 happen. Everything you need -- Creating a dream day -- Part IV: Keeping tech human. Exits and entrances -- Eye contact and empathy -- Taming social media -- Left to their own devices: parenting with tech -- Making rules, breaking rules. Part V. The science of unplugging. Daydreaming and creativity -- Silence and stillness -- Gratitude and practice -- Nature and perspective -- Memory and time. Part VI: The big picture. A more balanced web -- Thinking backwards -- Life is (in)finite. Part VII: It's easier than you think: a step-by-step guide. Things to think about -- Ideas for having fun without screens (by age) -- Keep the physical and mental benefits going the other six days of the week -- Everything (but the screen) Challah recipe -- People share their perspectives on living 24/6, Tech Shabbat, and Shabbat

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Twenty-four/sixPower of unplugging one day a week

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