Look Up

Blloc

A day of conversations and interactions focused on digital minimalism and tech addiction. 
Featuring live music, panel discussions, art.

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If you take a moment and observe people around you, you will likely see this same visual. People’s necks craned downward, faces lit, scrolling their phone. Over 50% of teens are addicted to their phones in America and are swiping and tapping their phones almost 3,000 times a day. Are our devices connecting us or are they consuming us? How do we renegotiate the relationship we have with smartphones?‘Look Up’ is facilitating conversations around how to be less mindless and more mindful with our technology use. It’s a reminder of the high-definition and saturated world that exists beyond our phone screens.Blloc and Palm&#x27;s smartphones will be on display for you to see the minimalist philosophies integrated in the design and technology of both devices. On display in the gallery space is a special exhibit by Eric Pickersgill called &#x27;Removed&#x27;, addressing the shifting social, physiological, psychological consequences of the digital revolution. First 50 people to arrive get a free copy of Tiffany Shlain&#x27;s new book - &quot;24/6: the power of unplugging one day a week.&quot; <h3>AGENDA: </h3>11am: Doors open 12pm - 12:45pm: Q&amp;A with Tiffany Shlain and Carl Barenbrug “Unplugging from digital and adopting minimalism” moderated by Laura Sydell, NPR1:30 - 2:15: Q&amp;A with Palm &amp; Blloc founders “Designing to connect, not consume” moderated by Arielle Pardes, Wired Magazine 3pm - 3:45pm: Live jazz pianist and beat-maker 4:15 - 5pm: Q&amp;A with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras “The psychology of tech addiction” moderated by Laura Sydell, NPRComplimentary coffee throughout the day!

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