#107

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Chris Kaspar, Founder & CEO of Techless

Chris shares his journey of creating a company that focuses on developing smartphones with a mission to promote healthy technology usage. He discusses the need for a balance between hyper-connectivity and complete rejection of technology, and how Techless aims to provide a middle path called the 'healthy tech' path. The company's design philosophy, called SOPHIE, focuses on prioritizing face-to-face relationships, convenience, and meaningful communication. Chris also talks about the challenges of hardware and software development and the importance of a minimalist user interface. They offer the Wisephone, a minimalist smartphone that helps users break free from the addictive nature of traditional smartphones.

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00:00 Introduction and Unexpected Religious Discussion
02:42 Chris's Journey and the Mission of Techless
06:32 The Moral Vision Behind Techless
08:21 The Need for Healthy Technology
11:43 The Challenges of Marketing Healthy Technology
18:26 Creating a Middle Path for Healthy Technology Usage
22:21 The Design Philosophy of Techless: SOPHIE
25:40 Developing Smartphones with a Minimalist User Interface
29:52 Balancing Hardware and Software Development for a Seamless User Experience
34:12 Bridging the Gap
37:03 Target Market: Affluent, Counter-Cultural, and Devout
41:05 Market Timing and Sustainable Growth
43:06 Survivability as a Rallying Cry
49:22 Negating OS Vulnerabilities
53:06 Adjustment Period: Tough but Rewarding
56:02 Feelings of Peace and Freedom
59:35 Buying a Phone and Service Plan

More From Chris Kaspar:
Personal Website: https://www.chriskaspar.org/
Website: https://techless.com/
Linkedin:   / christopher-kaspar  
Instagram:   / gotechless  

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