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Computer temples

Computer temples

Oct 01, 2026 · by Manav Rathi

Ville-Matias Heikkilä, of bytebeat fame, inverts our computer culture to show how little of it comes from the computer:

Even to seasoned users, every session is special, and the purpose of the session must be clear in mind before sitting down. The outer world is often hurried and flashy, but computers provide a “sacred space” for relaxing, slowing down and concentrating on a specific idea without distractions. Breathing slows down, thought processes become more wholesome and contemplative. People who have spent a lot of time in a computer temple often find it difficult to readjust to the fast pace, distractivity and intellectual one-dimensionality of the non-computer world.

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