Everything You’ve Heard About Screen Time Is Wrong | Jay Vidyarthi

In a world where headlines warn us daily about the dangers of screen addiction, Jay Vidyarthi offers a refreshing perspective: what if we simply took our agency back? As both a Silicon Valley designer and a devoted mindfulness practitioner, Jay bridges the worlds of cutting-edge tech and deep meditative insight. He challenges the idea that escaping technology is the only way forward, advocating instead for a thoughtful, joyful relationship with our devices.

In this conversation, Jay shares how we can “fight design with design,” shaping both our physical and digital environments to make intentional tech use easier. He encourages us to drop the guilt baked into phrases like “binge-watching” and “doomscrolling” and instead reframe our relationship with technology. By setting boundaries that double as positive rituals—and focusing on the parts of tech that bring meaning, connection, and delight—we can shift from self-criticism to self-agency.

If you feel overwhelmed by your connection to tech and want to reframe it rather than end it entirely, Jay’s framework offers a middle path between tech addict and tech monk. It’s not about locking your phone away and throwing out the key—it’s about designing your life with enough intentionality that your tech supports it, rather than runs it.

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