i really enjoyed this book. it raises a lot of the same questions that i had when i decided to get rid of my smartphone, as well as highlight a lot of the same challenges i've faced since doing so. when technology goes from just a status symbol to something everyone assumes you're just naturally going to have, it makes it difficult to justify to others why you've chosen to opt out, or more critically, decide to get rid of it. i think we could all do with more questioning of the ways new technologies, while helpful in many aspects, can affect the way we act, think, and treat others. i would recommend this to anyone who has questioned why we spend so much time, energy, and money on all the latest devices and tech and whether it is actually worth the cost of investment