Show HN: WaldenWeek – An anti-app designed to be used 1min/week

Posted by calinf on Thursday February 05, 2026 @08:59PM
from the show-hn dept.

https://waldenweek.com/conversation-pit.html

I built WaldenWeek as an anti-app designed to be used ~1m/week that actively challenges you to not use other apps.

I gamified Thoreau’s "simpler living" philosophy and adjusted to the digital age. The goal is to subtract a modern commodity every week to find out what we can/cannot live without.

If you complete the week, you upgrade your 'human' attributes (Focus, Clarity, Strength,...). If you fail, you donate real money to a charity that matches the challenge.

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Re:Show HN: WaldenWeek – An anti-app designed to be used 1mi... by mojomark on Thursday February 05, 2026 @09:19PM (#46908186)

I was a wee bit interested, but lost interest when the charity for penalty contributions was pre-selected for me. Back to zombie town I go.

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Re:Show HN: WaldenWeek – An anti-app designed to be used 1mi... by calinf on Thursday February 05, 2026 @09:53PM (#46908456)

Valid concern! But you can choose to donate to any charity you want. What you see is just a recommendation that matches the week's challenge. Once you commit to it, you can click and type in any charity (or amount) you prefer.

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