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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Saving Time
Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock
Book • 2023
Jenny Odell's "Saving Time" delves into the societal pressures surrounding productivity and our perception of time.
It explores the historical context of our relationship with time, tracing it back to industrial practices and their impact on our daily lives.
The book offers alternative perspectives on time, suggesting ways to break free from the constraints of linear thinking and embrace a more holistic approach.
Odell encourages readers to find freedom and wonder by shifting their focus from individual efficiency to the interconnectedness of time and relationships.
Ultimately, the book aims to help readers find a more fulfilling and meaningful experience of time.
It explores the historical context of our relationship with time, tracing it back to industrial practices and their impact on our daily lives.
The book offers alternative perspectives on time, suggesting ways to break free from the constraints of linear thinking and embrace a more holistic approach.
Odell encourages readers to find freedom and wonder by shifting their focus from individual efficiency to the interconnectedness of time and relationships.
Ultimately, the book aims to help readers find a more fulfilling and meaningful experience of time.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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Cal Newport as a writer whose work explores our relationship with time, particularly in the context of the digital attention economy.
Cal Newport as a writer whose work explores our relationship with time, particularly in the context of the digital attention economy.
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Ep. 239: On Time and Stress
Mentioned by Della Duncan in relation to a conversation about time.
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How to Be a Good Ancestor w/ Roman Krznaric
Mentioned by James Shaheen as Jenny Odell 's new book, exploring our relationship with time and the climate crisis.
How to Save Time (By Doing Nothing) with Jenny Odell
Mentioned by Emmanuel Vaughn Lee as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing its themes and ideas.
Another Kind of Time – A Conversation with Jenny Odell
Mentioned by Sarah Wilson as a follow-up book to "How to Do Nothing", arguing that the problem is our framing of time.
JENNY ODELL: How to *not* save time (and *creatively* reject the productive, growth imperative!)
