Check out the recent article from the LA Times on Spark Northwest & 8020Vision’s Soul-Tech workshops!
Too wired, techies regroup, reach out - Los Angeles Times
Too wired, techies regroup, reach out
Leif Hansen, shown at Gas Works Park in Seattle, coordinates workshops in which
self-described technophiles look for ways to relinquish high-tech and find a balance
between the virtual and real worlds. “I see people very overwhelmed,” he said.
“Calling their dependence on technology an addiction, some attend retreats near Seattle to take the first step and admit it.Like many professionals, Mark Stiffler spent countless hours surfing the Internet, typing e-mails and talking on a cellphone. The “wired” life took a toll.
It made him edgy and disconnected. His dependence on high-technology began feeling much like addiction and, like many addictions, this one affected his personal relationships…” {More}
