Digital Jim Crow: Empowering yourself against the visual Diet of Escapism, racism, and abuse contributing to the erosion of our spirits and decay of the well-being of marginalized peoples.

by Luis Merced

Technology and screens are amazing and have the potential to serve us so well. Using evidenced-based methods as well as solution-focused strategies, Digital Jim Crow approaches the sensitive, yet often overlooked topic of digital wellness and digital literacy. Especially as it applies to marginalized populations. Extensively researched, while using a neuroaffirming approach, Digital Jim Crow acknowledges the broad factors that contribute to further marginalize and disenfranchise particular groups of people. Discover ways to improve your relationship with yourself and your community while fighting the predatory practice of big tech companies. Find your digital balance today.

Digital Jim Crow will guide you to discover ways:

*How overuse of screens are damaging

*Identify problem areas you are visually absorbing

*Developing strategies for balance

*Learn how to supplement time away from tech that allows digital red lining

*Build an inner connection with yourself using therapeutic interventions

*Use tech to help you have digital wellness and digital literacy

This book will appeal to adult readers seeking to break unhealthy screen habits, parents hoping to support their children, and anyone looking to heal from the psychological and spiritual consequences of our digital environment. It stands apart from other media criticism texts by offering both a social justice lens and practical healing strategies. Readers of Dopamine Nation, The Chaos Machine, and Digital Madness will find new insights here, especially those who haven’t seen themselves reflected in the authorship of similar titles.

576 pages, Paperback

Published October 23, 2025

About the author

Luis is a queer mental health counselor (LMHC) who is passionate about social justice, equity, digital wellness and digital literacy.

He also a big nerd (pop culture, video games, comics, as well as science (including sci-fi) and it definitely shows in his work.

When he is not writing, Luis lives in the Seattle area with his dog and is an avid reader, partaking in so many hobbies (ADHD), and traveling.

Reviews

[Ali Peterson]

I could tell a lot of research went into this book. I really appreciated that it didn’t simply claim digital media is bad, but instead focused on how to build a healthy, balanced relationship with it. I really wanted to give it five stars, but ultimately gave it four because some of the information felt repetitive, and at times the scientific explanations became very dense and hard to follow.

[James Jormson]

This book wasn't initially what I expected but I really loved it. It was informative, solutions-focused and made me turn my attention to what content I am watching. It's a hefty book though, like damn!