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‘I’m a modern-day luddite’: Meet the students who don’t use laptops (www.dazeddigital.com)
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The vast majority of students rely on laptops – and increasingly AI – to help with their university work. But a small number are going analogue and eschewing tech almost entirely in a bid to re-engage their brains

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[–] mang0@lemmy.zip 18 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Not using a laptop because it can distract you is like shrinking your stomach because you can't stop eating. Oh, wait...

[–] Nikls94@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Stop eating? As if I would grasp the concept of moderation.

[–] ratten@lemmings.world 0 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Restricting your diet and skipping meals is the best way to lose weight.

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 1 points 1 hour ago

Higher grocery prices are great motivating factor to skip meals.

[–] Akrenion@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 hours ago

You can also overdo that. Stay healthy and don't stress your body too much. Slow and steady wins the race.