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A silent 36-second short film about digital noise, modern life, and the quiet freedom that arrives when we press the power off button one last time.

Press Power Off One Last Time — A Silent Reflection on Modern Freedom

November 20, 2025
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We live in a world that has quietly normalised the glow of the screen.A world where blue light feels like daylight, and notification noise...

Black-and-white photo of a Nokia dumbphone in focus and a blurred modern “STATEPHONE” behind it, styled like a 1960s news image.

STATEPHONE vs. Dumbphone: Why I’m Leaving the “Smart” at Home

October 24, 2025
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STATEPHONE vs. Dumbphone A small, personal experiment in living more freely I’ve given my smartphone a new name: STATEPHONE.Why? Because more and more of...