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What decision did Blair and Morgan make about technology in their home?
They decided to adopt a simpler lifestyle and banned all technology developed after 1986 from their home.
Why did they decide to ban technology that was developed after 1986?
They recognized that their children had become addicted to smartphones and tablets and wanted them to play and communicate more.
How did Blair realize his children were addicted to technology?
Blair invited his son to play outside, but the boy ignored him and continued looking at his screen.
What were some of the activities the family did as part of their new lifestyle?
They used maps instead of GPS, listened to cassette tapes, watched old movies on VHS, and took photos with an old-fashioned camera.
How did Blair and Morgan’s friends react to their lifestyle change?
Their friends and colleagues found it difficult to understand, but Blair and Morgan believed using less technology improved their lives.
Who are Raphael Fellmer and Nieves Palmer, and what unique lifestyle did they choose?
Raphael Fellmer and Nieves Palmer are a couple who decided to live without money after traveling from Europe to Mexico without using any.
What was the purpose of Raphael and Nieves’s “life without money” project?
They wanted to raise awareness about consumerism and its negative effects on humans and the environment.
How do Raphael and Nieves support their basic lifestyle needs?
They live rent-free in a friend’s house, exchange services for food, share, borrow, recycle, and use secondhand items.
What have Raphael and Nieves discovered about life since they made this change?
They feel more relaxed, closer to others, less influenced by advertising, and more imaginative in how they spend their time.