Kristie Lu ##tz : The Internet dominates our workspace and thus our life , as well . Many Americans spend at least eight hours a day staring at a computer or smartphone screen . " Paul Williams goes on year - long self - imposed Internet ban to improve his life . ` ` I know I am most productive when I do n't have the Internet on . I disconnect , '' he says .
Kristie Lu Stout : The Internet dominates our workspace and owns our life space as well . Many Americans spend at least eight hours a day staring at a computer or smartphone screen . Blogger Paul Miller decided on year-long self-imposed Internet ban to reclaim his life . `` I know I am most productive when I do n't have the Internet on . I disconnect , '' he says .