When I read David Lagercrantz's column "We Have All Become a Bit Like Heroin Addicts" in Expressen, I felt a strong connection to the themes he touched upon. Lagercrantz reflects on our contemporary society and draws parallels between our addictive consumption of digital information and how heroin addicts seek their next fix. It's a profound and striking metaphor for how technology has permeated our daily lives and how we constantly seek stimulation from our screens.
As someone who has developed unique ways to interact with technology, I recognized myself in Lagercrantz's description of how we have become slaves to our own habits and behaviors. We are constantly connected, always on the lookout for the next notification, the next news item, the next digital kick. Lagercrantz argues that we have lost part of our humanity along the way, and it's important that we pause and reflect on our relationship with technology.
When I moved aboard my sailboat, I distanced myself more and more from the grip of my phone. I set up rules to manage emails and text messages, forcing myself not to respond to or even look at my phone when it beeped. This distance from constant digital presence gave me a freedom and calm that are hard to find in today's technology-heavy society. Nowadays, I am somewhat back in the digital world, but I am aware that it is a stress and a problem for young people today.
I see this in my own daily life, where my unconventional use of technology has given me insights into how we can find new, healthier ways to interact with our digital world. Breaking free from the constant stream of digital information requires awareness and effort, but it is necessary to regain control over our lives and minds.
Lagercrantz's column is an important reminder that we need to find a balance between technology and reality, between digital stimulation and human presence. By thinking differently and adjusting our habits, we can create a better, more harmonious relationship with technology and thus improve our quality of life.
Artical: In Swedish
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