Headphones

• Portable headphones became smaller and eventually lead to earbuds and in-earphones.
• In 2001 Apple introduced the iPod, and later iPhone and iPad, comes with a set of white earbuds.
• 2008. Hip hop artist and producer Dr. Dre and Interscope ...

Wearing headphones says, “Please don’t talk to me, I don’t want to be bothered.” This is great when you don’t want your coworkers to interrupt you, but it’s terrible when you want to connect with people.

Putting away the headphones (or taking out the AirPods) opens you up to more social int...

1. Most apps use a subscription model, that rely on user dependence—reinforcing, rather than breaking, habits.
2. Apps encourage the idea that meditation is a solo practice, whereas in the past it was often learned in group settings.
3. It’s always guided—somethin...