Alex Mayyasi

Editor, Gastro Obscura

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Alex Mayyasi is the editor of Gastro Obscura. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic and Priceonomics, among others. He co-authored the book You Are Under Arrest For Masterminding the Egyptian Revolution: A Memoir (2016) with Ahmed Salah. He lives in Brooklyn.

Written by Alex Mayyasi

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TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA

To be more tech-savvy, borrow these strategies from the Amish

With their focus on values and intentionality, the Amish offer a lesson in thinking critically about digital technology

by Alex Mayyasi