Review of Spacemaker

[Oyedeji Okikioluwa]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Spacemaker" by Daniel Sih.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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In a world that has been grossly digitalized, we tend to overlook life's fundamental values and interactions. Instead, we are hooked to the opium of technology. Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age by Daniel Sih is a self-help book that aids the successful pacing in the world we currently find ourselves. The motto lies in four words; less clutter—more space.

As we advance in digital technology, it becomes difficult to hit the pause button and breathe. Instead, we are dragged from one rollercoaster to another. Yes, we have variety, comfortability, and things that once were faraway are now at our fingertips. But is that what life entails? The values we once appreciated are eroded in the stuffy shadows of the 'Digital Age.' As helpful as this has been with work and productivity, the primary contributors to society and the world, being individuals and families, are ailing. We are so soaked up with digital technology, screen time, business, work that we forget personal connection, family time, alone time of silence, and mental health. We have forgotten that humans are limited by burnout, exhaustion, depression, tiredness, etc. Daniel Sih comprehensively touches all areas in which man seems to be affected by this new fast-paced world and explains the effectiveness of plugging out to plugin.

The author expressed himself in the first-person point of view. He used image drawings, graphs, charts in some parts of the book to drive his point home. The language structure used was clear and straightforward.

I appreciate the simple language used and the practical tips and template schedules passed by the author. I love the fact that he didn't claim immunity to the struggle of the digital world but shared his weak and strong moments. I took a lot of value from the author's words—the malleability of our brain, the illusion of freedom and choice with the digital detox. There was a wealth of valuable information which should be inculcated into our lives.

There is nothing I dislike in the book, as it was thoroughly edited and educative. I observed a few errors in the book that did not distract my reading experience. This book is a treasure to anyone who beholds its pages. For this reason, I rate Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age by Daniel Sih 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend this book to leaders and members of organizations, especially the fast-paced ones that appear to have no breathing space and families losing bonds due to digital technology. Also, I believe individuals who want to see changes in their lives regarding their work-life balance will learn from the book. The motto remains; less clutter—more space.

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[Astral Magi]

This book has important points. People no longer see each other and conversations are absent. Thanks for a great review.

[Chinaza Nnabuenyi]

The advancement of technology indeed has halted the use of the human mind. Great review.