Like some of the people interviewed in the documentary, I had a much more Pollyanna view of social media. I saw it as a source for positive change. Because for a while, it really was.

How does someone reconcile the uncomfortable truths about social and tech addiction with a career (and most importantly, your family’s livelihood) that leveraged those very tools? Did I shoulder some responsibility? If I do, why do I simultaneously feel like a victim to these tools?

How the Forest app and two other healthy habits have helped me stay focused in a distracting time.

I don’t think social is the root of all evil. I do think it’s like alcohol or caffeine. Best consumed in moderation.

Investing in local journalism, relying on social media less for current events, and generally consuming LESS news will hopefully result in becoming a better informed and more responsible citizen.

We’re burned out by negativity and misinformation online. Facebook clearly won’t do anything about it. But we can take small actions on our own that make a big difference. Here are a few I’m taking.

A couple of weeks ago, Jeff reached out to see if I’d be open to being on his podcast. Basically, just having one of our normal conversations we usually do over coffee but recording it. I was in.

I don't want my blog to ignore real life. I also want it to be a place where people can go and not get yelled at in the comments section.