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Building a Digital Sanctuary & Breaking Free from Doomscrolling
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Xeroforhire reflects on the frustrating state of modern apps and platforms, particularly the lack of simple, ad-free recording tools. He dives deep into how social media—especially Instagram—fuels harmful comparison habits, stifling creativity and contributing to depression. From there, he introduces the ambitious Home Terminal Project, a tech solution focused on consolidating communication, reducing corporate dependency, and reclaiming control over digital consumption.
Key Topics by Timestamp:
00:00 — Why can’t we get a simple recording app? A rant on bloated apps and hidden subscriptions.
00:59 — Cutting back on doomscrolling and protecting mental health.
02:00 — The trap of comparison on Instagram and why Xeroforhire left the platform.
03:50 — Introducing the Home Terminal Project: Consolidating digital tools while rejecting corporate control.
05:30 — Reclaiming family screen time, preventing digital-induced developmental issues.
07:00 — Cleaning up email accounts, breaking away from Yahoo's overreach, and grappling with Gmail dependency.
08:50 — Using Band.us as a safe, private family hub.
10:15 — Revisiting Truth Social as a maturing platform, exploring integrations, and pushing for healthier digital socializing.
13:00 — The importance of controlling social circles, both online and offline.
13:37 — Strengthening credential security, setting up cloud storage, and syncing media without corporate bloat.
14:10 — Leveraging RSS, bookmarks, and aggregation features for intentional content consumption.
15:00 — Behind-the-scenes: Home Terminal plans coming soon to Substack.
15:45 — Obsidian for note-taking, mapping ideas, and visualizing connected thoughts.
17:00 — A call to focus on personal projects, future-proofing, and tuning out constant political noise.
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Connect & Contribute: Want to join the Home Terminal movement or share how you’re reclaiming control over your digital life? Reach out, subscribe on Substack, or find Xeroforhire on Truth Social.
Stay holy.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
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By J. K. SlaughterEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Xeroforhire reflects on the frustrating state of modern apps and platforms, particularly the lack of simple, ad-free recording tools. He dives deep into how social media—especially Instagram—fuels harmful comparison habits, stifling creativity and contributing to depression. From there, he introduces the ambitious Home Terminal Project, a tech solution focused on consolidating communication, reducing corporate dependency, and reclaiming control over digital consumption.
Key Topics by Timestamp:
00:00 — Why can’t we get a simple recording app? A rant on bloated apps and hidden subscriptions.
00:59 — Cutting back on doomscrolling and protecting mental health.
02:00 — The trap of comparison on Instagram and why Xeroforhire left the platform.
03:50 — Introducing the Home Terminal Project: Consolidating digital tools while rejecting corporate control.
05:30 — Reclaiming family screen time, preventing digital-induced developmental issues.
07:00 — Cleaning up email accounts, breaking away from Yahoo's overreach, and grappling with Gmail dependency.
08:50 — Using Band.us as a safe, private family hub.
10:15 — Revisiting Truth Social as a maturing platform, exploring integrations, and pushing for healthier digital socializing.
13:00 — The importance of controlling social circles, both online and offline.
13:37 — Strengthening credential security, setting up cloud storage, and syncing media without corporate bloat.
14:10 — Leveraging RSS, bookmarks, and aggregation features for intentional content consumption.
15:00 — Behind-the-scenes: Home Terminal plans coming soon to Substack.
15:45 — Obsidian for note-taking, mapping ideas, and visualizing connected thoughts.
17:00 — A call to focus on personal projects, future-proofing, and tuning out constant political noise.
---
Connect & Contribute: Want to join the Home Terminal movement or share how you’re reclaiming control over your digital life? Reach out, subscribe on Substack, or find Xeroforhire on Truth Social.
Stay holy.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe