Unplug Resources
Here are 10 experts in the field of digital detox and unplugging, along with their contributions and how you can learn more about their work:
Tanya Goodin – Founder of Time To Log Off, an initiative encouraging people to balance their digital lives. She’s an award-winning digital entrepreneur turned digital wellbeing expert and author of several books on digital detox.
- Website: Tanya Goodin – Digital Detox Expert
Dr. Frank Lipman – A leader in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Lipman advocates for a holistic approach to well-being, which includes digital detoxing as a component of health.
- Website: Dr. Frank Lipman
Catherine Beard – Creator of The Blissful Mind, Catherine shares her personal experiences and insights on conducting weekly digital detoxes and how they can improve productivity and well-being.
- Website: The Blissful Mind
Cal Newport – Author of “Digital Minimalism,” Newport explores the concept of choosing a focused life in a noisy world, advocating for minimal use of digital tools to live a more focused and meaningful life.
- Website: Cal Newport – Study Hacks Blog
Tristan Harris – Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, Harris is a former design ethicist at Google and has been a vocal critic of the attention economy, urging for ethical design practices that respect users’ time and attention.
- Website: Center for Humane Technology
Nir Eyal – Author of “Indistractable,” Eyal provides insights into how to control your attention and choose your life, offering practical advice on avoiding distractions, including digital ones.
- Website: Nir Eyal
Jean Twenge, Ph.D. – Author of “iGen,” Twenge’s research focuses on the impact of digital media on the psychological well-being of adolescents, highlighting the need for digital moderation.
- Website: Jean Twenge – SDSU Faculty Profile
Sherry Turkle, Ph.D. – A professor at MIT, Turkle has written extensively about the effects of digital technology on human relationships, including “Alone Together,” which explores how technology is changing the way we communicate.
- Website: Sherry Turkle – MIT Profile
Adam Alter, Ph.D. – Author of “Irresistible,” Alter examines why we can’t stop scrolling, swiping, clicking, and watching, and what the rise of addictive technology means for our society.
- Website: Adam Alter
Maximilian Gotzler – Founder of Flowgrade, Gotzler is a biohacker and wellness advocate who speaks about the importance of digital detoxing as part of a holistic approach to health and performance.
- Website: Flowgrade
These experts offer a wide range of perspectives and solutions on managing digital consumption for improved mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. Their work includes research, practical advice, and strategies to help individuals and communities build healthier relationships with technology.