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Technology is Not the Problem
384 pages, Paperback
Published July 3, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Technology is Not the Problem by Timandra Harkness is a thought-provoking exploration of how technology, though meant to simplify life, has quietly reshaped the very fabric of our existence. The author examines how our dependence on digital devices and social media has not only accelerated our pace of living but also altered the way we think, communicate, and connect.
Harkness insightfully traces the evolution of technology over the past century, showing how every innovation from the smartphone to artificial intelligence has come with both progress and peril. She presents compelling examples of how in-person interaction has diminished, how social media has contributed to rising loneliness and anxiety among teenagers, and how this virtual overstimulation often leads to lower life satisfaction and depression. The psychological consequences of this digital immersion are explored with striking clarity.
What makes the book truly powerful is its underlying message: technology itself is not the enemy our relationship with it is. Harkness reminds us that while we may not design the tools that dominate modern communication, we can still choose how to use them. Her writing is sharp, accessible, and backed by thoughtful research, with well-structured chapters and insightful section of end notes that guide readers toward further reflection.
Ultimately, Technology is Not the Problem is both a wake-up call and a manual for mindful living in an AI-driven age.
Harkness insightfully traces the evolution of technology over the past century, showing how every innovation from the smartphone to artificial intelligence has come with both progress and peril. She presents compelling examples of how in-person interaction has diminished, how social media has contributed to rising loneliness and anxiety among teenagers, and how this virtual overstimulation often leads to lower life satisfaction and depression. The psychological consequences of this digital immersion are explored with striking clarity.
What makes the book truly powerful is its underlying message: technology itself is not the enemy our relationship with it is. Harkness reminds us that while we may not design the tools that dominate modern communication, we can still choose how to use them. Her writing is sharp, accessible, and backed by thoughtful research, with well-structured chapters and insightful section of end notes that guide readers toward further reflection.
Ultimately, Technology is Not the Problem is both a wake-up call and a manual for mindful living in an AI-driven age.
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