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The cost of digitally disconnecting
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Sure, you can put down your phone and go touch grass for free. But for those looking for a little help committing to a more disconnected lifestyle, there's a growing market of products and services from retreats to apps to devices that promise to supercharge your ability to unplug — for a price. Paula Mejia has covered the booming digital detox industry for Mother Jones, and spoke with “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino about her reporting.
“Adventures in Unplugging” from Mother Jones
“Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children” from BBC9