How Long Could You Live Without Your Gadgets?

DruCipher writes "CNet.co.uk is running a very funny article about Andrew Lim, the resident mobile phone reviewer, trying to live without all his favorite gadgets. The article sees Andrew try to survive without a mobile phone, a computer, an MP3 player and a TV. At the end of his technology detox he feels more relaxed without all his gadgets but cracks after a few days, 'Like all proper detoxes, though, my zen-like calm didn't last for long. Once I'd finished my gadget starvation, I was straight back to the tech binging. A remote control gun you say? Yes please!'"

Comments

Remember - you are not what you own

[spineboy]

Your gadgets, possessions do not make you as a person. They only tie you down, worrying about if they break, get stolen, etc. After a while your possessions can "own" you, with you worrying about them, taking time for them.
Having said that, I'll admit to being a little hypocritical, as I own a Porsche, and yes I do think about taking it to the really crappy parts of town (is someone going to ding the door, etc.) As for everything else, I try to not buy anything that I would worry about. If I lose it/have it stolen/ break it, then it shouldn't matter to me.

This philosophy will free you up, and keep you at ease.

what a fag

[Anonymous Coward]

what a faggot
did you see his pictures? what a queer!