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Since the launch of Mudita Kompakt is quickly approaching, I know many of you are looking forward to the digital detox that comes with having a Mudita Kompakt!
If you’re not sure if you need a digital detox or are new here, on the Mudita Forum, check out my latest blog on the AWESOMENESS that is the digital detox!
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I love the “digital pacifiers” moniker! You made me think of ways that smartphones do not serve us.
- Safety, or Not: We look at them while crossing busy intersections, believing that they have the magical power to protect us from careless drivers.
- Security, or Not: We grip them tightly in our hands when in sketchy environments, believing that they have the magical power to protect us from criminals.
- Simplifying, or Not: We add apps that are supposed to simplify our lives, even though more apps lead to more complexity.
- Social, or Not: We pour our lives into social media, while ignoring the potential friends in our midst.
- Soothing, or Not: We distract ourselves with news feeds, believing that they have the magical power to soothe us even though much of the news raises our cortisol levels.
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Well written as always Urszula,
I agree we must not see tech as the enemy, something I have struggled with because I just see how it has consumed the masses, it is here to stay and the best we can do is wake up to the fact that their are companies behind this tech that want our attention for profit, pure and simple, they are out to make themselves richer, best we can all do is WAKE UP to this fact and make informed decisions daily about what sort of life we want to live. Do we want to run from our problems by sticking a phone in our face, or do we do the work we need to, to improve our relationship with not only others but ourselves. A digital detox can serve this purpose. And even with the Kompakt or any other dumb phone I always recommend people even take a break from dumb phones as well. When you go for a walk outside just try walking outside once in awhile without a phone, no music, and just be PRESENT, it will change your life, I know it has changed mine.
SILENCE is very underrated but we RUN from it because we can’t stand to be with ourselves for even a second because then we have to deal with our issues whatever they may be. Living a a good life is experiencing all emotions good and bad, not always running from the bad looking for the next dopamine hit.
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Finally, a phone you can actually see in sunlight. No squinting, no shade-hunting—just pure clarity. Legendary!
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Living in the French Mediterranean area, I couldn’t be more satisfied with this 
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I’m not sure if this warrants a post, but I wanted to share an experience from yesterday. I traveled for an event this weekend, and as someone who’s usually disconnected from trends—living life at my own pace—the contrast was striking.
The addiction to smartphones and social media was undeniable. At the boarding gate, only two people were reading books. The rest, across all ages, were mindlessly scrolling or taking selfies, completely unaware of the awkward figures they were making.
During boarding, I watched from my window seat as travelers filmed reels or videos of their journey, walking slowly and delaying the process. Then, as soon as the plane landed and reached the gate, nearly everyone stood up and, in unison, pulled out their phones. It reminded me of Pavlovian conditioning—a moment of pause instantly triggered the reflex to scroll.
People are losing elegance and respect for others, consumed by their virtual bubbles. The only word that comes to mind besides “scary” is concern.
Off-topic note: I have the Uber app, but I’ve found that hailing a taxi the old-fashioned way (with a hand signal) or asking the hotel reception has worked better—and often cheaper—than ride-sharing apps. I also prefer using a physical boarding pass tucked in my passport; it streamlines the process since I don’t have to fumble with my phone.
I’m strongly considering switching to a Kompakt because the idea of apps as a necessity feels increasingly like an illusion. Smartphones have become cluttered and unnecessarily complex for everyday use, with an addiction level equal to or superior to other substances.
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Not surprising, I see this everyday wherever I go, I think half the people don’t even know they are lost in the matrix. When I go to the Dr’s office I am the only one reading a book, same at the coffee shop, hell even the library most people are staring at their phones.
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