Why I Decentralized My Smartphone

Spencer’s Adventures May 8, 2025
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This is a channel by Spencer Campbell about frugality, anti-consumerism, and appropriate use of technology. I love road tripping, van life, and simple living. If I review a product it is because I think it will be a truly Buy-It-For-Life (BIFL) item and it will be the last time you'll buy that item. I want long-lastingness and quality from the items I consume, and I will speak to that. I am also interested in alternative lifestyle options and my intention is to provide information around these topics in an authentic way. Partnership Inquiries: [email protected]

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Nowadays, we all could use a break from the smart world. But rather than leaving your phone behind, what about breaking it up into pieces? Today I'm talking about why I've chosen to decentralize my smartphone and what tools I use to do so. Let me know what single-purpose tools you're using in the comments! LINKS FROM VIDEO: CAT S22 Flip - https://amzn.to/4jQomJT Punkt MP02 - https://amzn.to/44sNwsL Kobo - https://amzn.to/4jO4IOa Boox Palma - https://amzn.to/43aP4Fu Low Tech Magazine book - https://amzn.to/4jbYuql Low Tech Magazine BLOG - https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/ iPod Classic - https://amzn.to/44ZxgQ0 Pocket Radio - https://amzn.to/44uAVFs Notebook (pocket size but similar vibe) - https://amzn.to/4d4Jk4w Alphasmart - https://amzn.to/44znrs5 Gameboy Advance SP - https://amzn.to/43jW2cl Nintendo DS Lite - https://amzn.to/44oPomc Oregon Trail game - https://amzn.to/44sOpBB Join the Spencer's Adventures Patreon for exclusive videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/spencersadventures?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Join the Spencer's Adventures Discord: https://discord.com/invite/fw5hy6tWpM Read my Substack: https://spencersadventures.substack.com/p/why-im-blogging-with-an-alphasmart The mic I use: https://amzn.to/3Qh4u4P (Canada Link) https://amzn.to/42D1bdG The camera I use: https://amzn.to/3ECs8pT Lens: https://amzn.to/4b1EG6d ALT TITLES for algorithm: Why I Decentralized My Tech Blowing up my iPhone - single purpose alternatives Decentralize Your Tech Decentralizing My iPhone Disclaimer All Amazon links placed in the description section are Amazon Affiliate links, and I receive a small commission on any purchases made through this link. Thanks for your support! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Why decentralize your tech? 03:27 My bag of tech 04:19 Phone solutions 07:33 Reading solutions 11:37 Music/podcast solutions 13:44 Writing/notes/calendar solutions 15:48 Gaming solutions 20:01 A higher quality experience 20:41 "You're not a minimalist!" 21:39 Final thoughts