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    Digital Minimalism

    Jan 16, 2025  | 1 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

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    Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport, focused on applying the ideals of the minimalism moment to a chaotic, digital world. I picked this up as a continuation of my interest and focus on achieving a happier life. Cal would use the phrase "deep life." Digital minimalism isn't about technological luddite, so …

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    Tackling Social Medias Hidden Dangers

    Jan 15, 2025  | 1 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

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    Cal discusses the impact of the youth ban on social media in Australia, and really dives into the big picture of the motivation behind such a new regulation. Discusses downsides of social media, such as the faux-social connections it triggers in our brains, and how this further ties into the loneliness epidemic …

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    Week 2

    Jan 12, 2025  | 2 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    New Year; New Routines

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    Week 1

    Jan 5, 2025  | 2 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    Rolling into 2025

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    Week 51

    Dec 20, 2024  | 1 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    Keep on keeping on

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    Week 50

    Dec 15, 2024  | 4 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    Life happens, working through the advent of code

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    Week 26

    Jul 1, 2024  | 1 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    Reorganizing after a chaotic June

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    Week 25

    Jun 26, 2024  | 2 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    Taking some time away

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    Week 23

    Jun 9, 2024  | 1 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    Recharging and finding a center at a tech conference

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    Week 22

    Jun 2, 2024  | 3 min read
     | Chris Zietlow Profile Image Chris Zietlow

    Recovering Software Engineer, Philomath, Shitty Photographer, Technologist, believes the oxford comma isn't optional.

    Striking work/life balance

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