Techlore Talks Dumb Phones & Privacy: Digital Minimalism with Jose Briones
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Oct 24, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Jose Briones, a YouTuber and advocate for digital minimalism, dives into why dumb phones might be the key to better privacy. He shares practical strategies for reducing screen time, emphasizing the importance of a mindset shift over simply swapping devices. Jose also highlights the value of offline activities for creativity and memory, and how to manage professional social media use without sacrificing personal well-being. His engaging tips make it clear that technology isn't the enemy—it's all about how we use it.
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Mindset Before Hardware
- Change your mindset before changing devices: audit app use and remove low-value apps first.
- Replace addictive apps with offline activities and re-evaluate if you still need a new device.
Audit, Test, Then Add Friction
- Audit your screen time to find the exact apps and hours that drain you.
- Test removals for a week, then add friction (NFC blockers, passcodes) if you relapse.
Feelings Reveal Valuable Online Time
- Notice how online time feels: creation energizes, passive consumption drains.
- Use that feeling to decide which online activities deserve your time.