What does PHREEDOM mean?

Phreedom is a playful twist on the words “freedom” and “phone.”
It stands for “Freedom from the smartPhone [and all other wireless mobile devices (WMDs)].”
But don’t get us wrong—our mission isn’t to give up our smartphones completely.
Instead, it’s about finding freedom by using our devices more mindfully, so they enhance our lives without taking over.


Our Philosophy

“ To inspire people to do the things that inspire them so that, together, each of us can change our world for the better.”
Simon Sinek

PHREEDOM FOUNDATION: UNGRIP DEVICES GRIP LIFE

Phreedom Foundation is an educational initiative led by Dr. Nidhi Gupta.

We understand that wireless mobile devices (WMDs) have become deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Our goal is to help you evaluate your relationship with these devices, assess its impact on your well-being, and offer strategies to improve it if necessary.

Have phones become smarter while we seem to be losing our edge? It’s hard to say! That’s why we use the term ‘Wireless Mobile Devices’ (WMDs) to refer to smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smartwatches. This intentional choice helps us keep technology in its proper place and move away from calling it ‘smart’—a term that often puts it on a pedestal.

WMDs have taken over the roles of our wristwatches, alarm clocks, calendars, cameras, flashlights, letters, books, radios, newspapers, magazines, calculators, maps, and compasses. With so many functions packed into one device, it’s no wonder they’re nearly impossible to put down!

There’s a lot more to why WMDs are so hard to put down. We’re here to empower you with that knowledge and help you understand the impact of WMD overuse on your health.



“While the phones were wired, we were free. Since the phones became wireless, we are handcuffed to them.”