In our first post, we defined the “Slow Web.” But a philosophy is only as good as its application. To escape the frantic pace of the modern internet, we must look at the tools we carry, the way we consume culture, and how we move through the physical world.
To navigate away from digital fatigue, we will be focusing on four core pillars:
1. Sovereignty: The Master Key
The central theme of this blog is digital sovereignty. For too long, we have traded our autonomy for convenience. We rely on platforms that can disappear, change their terms, or lock us out at any moment.
• The Goal: Moving from being a “user” to being an “owner.”
• The Mission: Exploring self-hosting, decentralized tools, and the mental shift required to detach from the “Fast Web” ecosystem.
2. Consumer Tech: Taking Back the Hardware
We are moving past the era of “disposable” tech and hardware-as-a-service. This isn’t about switching to “dumb” gadgets; it’s about making your gadgets work for you.
• Right to Repair: Championing devices that can be opened, upgraded, and fixed. If you can’t repair it, you don’t really own it.
• Local-First Computing: Prioritizing hardware that functions offline and stores data locally. No more “bricked” devices because a company’s server went down.
• Legacy & Longevity: Learning to use “older” high-quality tech that doesn’t track your every move or demand a firmware update just to turn on.
3. Offline Experiences: The “Real” World
Digital fatigue is often a symptom of a life lived through a glass rectangle. We need to recalibrate our senses.
• Travel: Moving through the world without a GPS-guided tether. Finding the beauty in tactile maps, local recommendations, and the serendipity of getting lost.
• Eating: Reclaiming the meal as a ritual. The focus is on the craft, the source, and the company, rather than the digital documentation of the plate.
4. Intentional Entertainment
The “Fast Web” has turned art into “content”—an endless, algorithmically-curated stream. We want to return to Deep Engagement.
• Music & Audio: Moving away from the infinite, low-bitrate shuffle. We’ll explore high-fidelity listening, physical media, and the intentionality of listening to an album from start to finish.
• Media & Games: Choosing films and series that demand your full attention, and games that respect your time rather than trying to hook you with “daily login” rewards.
The Connection
Everything is connected. When you own your data (Sovereignty), you choose better Tools. When you have better tools, you spend less time distracted, leaving more room for Physical Experiences and Art that actually moves you.
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