Public preview
6-Month Rule for New Tech
Don't adopt new tech until 6 months post-launch — time exposes flawed vs valuable.
Goal
Avoid "panting" after every new app/device, give time to assess real value.
Steps
-
1
Set "waitlist": every new tech that interests you.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You save hundreds of hours learning fast-extinct tools.
Evidence base
School: Slow Tech / Digital Minimalism
Founders: Cal Newport · Bernard Stiegler (2019)
Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 advocates "deliberate slow" adoption. Bernard Stiegler in digital philosophy warns of "pharmakon" — every tech is both cure and poison.
Keywords
Frequently asked questions
How long does "6-Month Rule for New Tech" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "6-Month Rule for New Tech"?
You save hundreds of hours learning fast-extinct tools. In the short term: You adopt only proven-value tools — fewer decisions, higher returns.
Is "6-Month Rule for New Tech" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Slow Tech / Digital Minimalism (Cal Newport, Bernard Stiegler (2019)). Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 advocates "deliberate slow" adoption. Bernard Stiegler in digital philosophy warns of "pharmakon" — every tech is both cure and poison.
Is "6-Month Rule for New Tech" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
Subscribe for full access
Subscribe to Plus for full access to this practice and the whole catalogue, or try first — free, no sign-in, no commitment.
7 complete practices (one per domain) are free forever, no sign-in.