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What is digital simplicity?

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Unlike digital minimalism, where the goal is to minimize your time and experiences with technology in order to use technology as a tool, digital simplicity is the act of streamlining your technological workflows so that you can use technology as a tool with simple solutions.

In fact, digital simplicity lives in the overlap between digital minimalism and digital maximalism.

Let's explore minimalism, maximalism, and simplicity in terms of logistics, emotional experience, and in practice. 👇

From a logistical standpoint:

🛑 Digital minimalism = less; utilitarian.

🌟 Digital maximalism = more.

🧡 Digital simplicity = more but simpler, which naturally leads to less.

From an emotional experience standpoint:

🛑 Digital minimalism = there can be a risk of deprivation and disconnection

🌟 Digital maximalism = feelings of overwhelm and too much information

🧡 Digital simplicity = a sense of control and balance

From a practical standpoint:

🛑 Digital minimalism = using tech as little as possible; favoring analog

🌟 Digital maximalism = using every app for everything; constant notifications

🧡 Digital simplicity = using the simplest solution possible

Keep in mind, these are sweeping generalizations to help illustrate the point. Each philosophy has subtle nuances which can be explored in depth.

But…

…in a tech-forward world…

Digital simplicity is a modern, sustainable solution that favors realistic balance.

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