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August Lamm

Writer, painter, and anti-tech activist in New York City.

Could You Live Without a Computer? I Can.

I no longer feel distracted, manipulated, or judged. I’m not living in the digital realm anymore. These days, my real life is all I have.

June 12, 2025

My Smartphone Was Ruining My Life. So I Quit.

And you can, too.

December 3, 2024

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