How to be a Digital Minimalist in a Digital Age | Read! Fest

About the Programme/Event

With smart phones, social media and powerful algorithms designed to get us hooked on our screens, it is easy to get sucked into a digital black hole. In Cal Newport's book Digital Minimalism, he introduces a philosophy of using technology intentionally. But with digitalisation being an unavoidable aspect of modern living, how does one put this philosophy into practice? Join Joan Chong, Founder of Minimalism in Singapore as she gives helpful tips on how you can be a minimalist in the digital age.

About the Speakers

Joan Chong started Minimalism In Singapore in 2017 with the purpose of bringing like-minded Singaporeans to embrace a simpler way of living that cuts through the noise of consumerism. Focused on living deeply, she spends her leisure time blogging, with loved ones and volunteering.

Title Tie-up 

This programme is based on Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, a Read! Fest featured title. Borrow the title here.

For other programmes related to this title, visit https://go.gov.sg/digimini

For the full listing of Read! Fest programmes, visit go.gov.sg/readfest21

About Read! Fest 2021

Read! Fest 2021 invites you on a forward-looking journey of self-discovery. With the theme of Reboot, take a moment to re-examine and refresh your lenses on day-to-day aspects that shape our lives.

Anchored by 12 key books and topics, Read! Fest will host over 60 programmes – from talks by world-renowned authors to workshops and experiences – each curated to immerse you in a world of thoughtful ideas for our time.

From myths and minimalism to work and womanhood, stretch out to explore new worlds and perspectives. Where will you find yourself?

For more info, visit go.gov.sg/nrm-readfest21.

Online Programme/Event Administrative Information

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