In this holiday bonus episode of Viewpoints, host Sean Rasmussen sits down with Eli Singer, a pioneer at the crossroads of people and technology, to explore our complicated relationships with screens and devices. After two decades in social media marketing—helping early teams at Google, Coca-Cola, Ford, and MoMA—Eli Singer watched the internet transform from a tool for community building into an engine of attention-harvesting. Now, as founder of Offline.now, he’s dedicated to helping people build healthier digital habits.
Sean Rasmussen and Eli Singer dive into why so many of us struggle to manage our screen time, how our devices are carefully designed to capture (and monetize) our attention, and what practical steps anyone can take to regain control. They discuss the four digital “personality types” that describe people’s relationships with their phones, and Eli Singer shares non-judgmental, actionable strategies to reduce dependency and reconnect with the offline world.
Whether you feel overwhelmed, “stuck,” or just want to function better, this episode offers a supportive and practical approach for anyone wanting a healthier relationship with tech.
Guest Links:
Website: https://offline.now/
Book Link (Amazon): https://www.amazon.ca/Offline-now-Practical-Healthy-Digital-Balance/dp/1069515639/