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An adaptation of Thoreau’s philosophy to the digital age: practicing intentional, simplified, and critical engagement with technology. Digital Thoreauvianism involves reducing screen time, rejecting algorithmic feeds, using open‑source or low‑data tools, and carving out spaces free from surveillance and commercial extraction. It is not Luddism but deliberate choice: one uses digital tools on one’s own terms, not as a captive consumer. It also includes “digital simplicity” movements, such as switching to dumbphones, self‑hosting services, or periodically disconnecting to restore attention and autonomy.
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