Articles by David Roberts

David Roberts was a staff writer for Grist. You can follow him on Twitter, if you're into that sort of thing.

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The personal (technology) is political, part two

Web technologies are embedded in socioeconomic structures that are designed to exploit workers and consumers to the benefit of capital.

David Roberts Technology
The personal (technology) is political

If you're stressed out by digital distractions and email overload, the answer is not meditation and mindfulness. It's fixing our power structures.

David Roberts Technology
Against the “digital detox” metaphor

Online life is not necessarily less authentic than so-called real life.

David Roberts Culture
Hello again! Here’s what I’ve been up to for the past year

Now back to work after a sabbatical, Grist blogger David Roberts reflects on digital overload, work-life balance, and other good stuff.

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