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Built to Be Put Down: How Scribbi Is Reclaiming Kid-Tech from the Dopamine Engine

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Scribbi (Provo, UT) is challenging gamified ed-tech with a screen-free, e-ink tablet for kids. By prioritizing handwriting over typing, founders Keller and Katarina Seamons offer a calm alternative rooted in cognitive research and distraction-free learning.

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