Monday, January 29, 2007

Is a Technology Fast Possible?

At times it can be hard to picture oneself outside of the normal shell of use of technology, and often people can forget what it may have been like where you could not readily take water for a fosset, flip a light switch, or endure the comfort of a heater in the middle of a cold night. In an attempt to better oneself, it may be wise to attempt a complete absence from technology at one point or another. Perhaps it will give you a great appreciation of it, or more ideally – it will allow you to start developing intellectual ideals toward for a better humanity.

Yes, a fast such as this is possible. But it takes dedication, and certainly a lot of planning. It can not be done simply upon a whim, for you will find that breaking away from technology is a lot harder than you might think. Making plans, gathering materials, and perhaps even relocating yourself to a new location entirely may be the smartest plan. If you were to indulge yourself in a fast within your own home, you will be far too used to a simply cycle and casual routine that you will mindlessly use technology and not even realize it. Alienation is the key to success.


For an example, consider a Bed & Breakfast in the middle of
Ozark Mountains. Set up a weekend visit and set up one of the days to be a complete absence of the technology you are so used to saturating yourself within.

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