Hamlet’s Blackberry by William Powers

We live by a digital philosophy of “It’s good to be connected, and bad to be disconnected”. We are digital maximalists.

Lately, I’ve been feeling almost depressed because I use digital devices so often for so many things. The book of the week is one that I bring back from a few years ago to share with my friends here on LinkedIn

In “Hamelt’s Blackberry”, Powers believes the solution to our draining digital lives lies within technology: our devices can help us to disconnect from the digital realm at the right moments, creating space to think, and build better, more satisfying lives.

Technology makes the world feel smaller than it really is.

There are all kinds of rooms in all kinds of places and every space is what you make it.

However, in the end, building a good life isn’t about where you are.

Its about how you decide to think and live.

Place your index finger on your temple and tap twice.

Its all in there.