Escape the algorithm

Your attention isn’t broken. It’s being hijacked. This talk gives people the tools to fight back. Through stories, stats, and simple examples, we unpack how algorithms shape our days.
No jargon. Just easy to understand context and tools.

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What you’ll learn

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    Why apps are built to keep your hooked

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    What endless feeds and red dots are really for

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    What it’s costing you

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    How to build habits that last

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    Simple ways to spend more time offline

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    How to make tech work for you, not the other way around

What’s inside

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Escape digitally

Phones are built for profit, not peace. Learning how they pull us in is the first step to pulling away. Greyscale screens, home screen changes, and tech-free zones help, but it’s not all.

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Escape socially

Not everyone you’ve known needs to shape who you become. Just like apps, some relationships drain more than they give. You don’t need to wait for permission to make space for better company.

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Escape professionally

It’s easy to stay put out of fear. But more than any other time in history, we have access to more tools than ever. It levels the playing field.

Create > consume

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Protect your attention

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Anyone feeling tired of being online al the time - or just curious about what’s really going on.

  • Roughly 50 mins, with time for questions and stories.

  • Nope. I’ve given it to teens, founders, teachers, and parents. It adjusts easily.

  • Yes, but the talk is built around human connection. Think stories, not lectures.

  • Yes. I offer optional surveys and resources to help apply the ideas.

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