Stoicism is something that interests me greatly, as it does many others nowadays, as a way of thinking about the modern world.

The idea that it is our reactions to things which cause us harm, as opposed to the things themselves, is I think ever more relevant.

Modern society overwhelms us with stimuli. Social media, 24/7 news cycles, endless notifications, and back-to-back online meetings demand our attention. The sheer volume of distractions makes it harder to focus on what truly matters.

Technology plays a central role in this problem. It has dramatically increased the number of things we feel compelled to react to, making critical thinking and intentional decision-making more difficult. In turn, this amplifies stress, anxiety, and a sense of being constantly “on.”

But technology isn’t just the problem – it’s part of the solution too.

When used intentionally, technology can simplify our lives rather than complicate them.

This is where the concept of StoicTech comes in: the idea of using technology to cut through the noise, reduce unnecessary reactions, and focus on what is actually important.

How can we use technology to be more efficient, minimizing distractions while maximizing meaning? What tools, habits, and systems can help us live more deliberately instead of being pulled in every direction?

It’s a concept that I think will become more defined as we move through an experiment of it, testing and reviewing different solutions to see the impact on life.

I hope that it will prove an interesting exercise, and one which will provide practical life improvements.