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Mentioned in 23 episodes

How to Do Nothing

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Mentioned by

Bernhard Pörksen

Marielle Segarra

L. Michael Sacasas

Christie George

Mentioned in 23 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an example of a book in the humanistic productivity genre.

Ep. 263: Overhaul Your Life

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book that introduced academic formalisms into discussions of productivity.

Ep. 299: Our Love/Hate Relationship with Personal Productivity

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

, highlighting the idea that the attention economy's monetization of our time led to the monetization of our own time, suggesting "doing nothing" as an act of resistance.

Ep. 265: Big Ideas for Deeper Living

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in the context of embracing periods of inactivity and appreciating the present moment.

Ep. 234: Ambition without Burnout

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book that challenges productivity culture.

Ep. 239: On Time and Stress

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

, highlighting the idea of prioritizing meaningful connections over broad reach.

Is there a sane way to use the internet?

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book that helped spark the modern anti-productivity movement.

Ep. 171: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout?

Mentioned by

L. Michael Sacasas

as a writer who explores themes of attention and the non-human world.

The power of attention in a world of distraction

Mentioned by

Sean Illing

when discussing decontextualized society.

Michael Lewis reads my mind

Mentioned by Zoe Schiffer as the textbook on how to live a good life right now with the resources that we all have.

How to Not Die in Silicon Valley

Mentioned by

Mariel Segarra

as a guide on how to slow down and be present.

It's leap day! Here's what to do with your extra time

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book that makes a compelling case for truly doing nothing.

How to Do Nothing | Jenny Odell

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book focusing on the value of inactivity.

Ep. 65: Is Productivity Bad?

Mentioned by

Andrew Limbong

as the author's book, which is the basis of the podcast episode.

How to pay attention to (and appreciate) what's around you

Mentioned by

Christie George

as the inspiration for her illustrated book report project.

Unlearning Productivity: The Radical Act of Doing Something Pointless with Christie George

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

while discussing the anti-productivity movement and the importance of finding a balance between ambition and rest.

Ep. 162: LISTENER CALLS: Ambition and the Deep Life

Empfohlen von

Bernhard Pörksen

als Kritik der digitalen Aufmerksamkeitsökonomie.

#357 Erklär mir, wie ich mich der Welt öffne, Bernhard Pörksen

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as a beautiful book that became a cultural touchstone.

Jenny Odell on nature, art, and burnout in quarantine

Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

as an artist and author who wrote "How to Do Nothing", highlighting her approach to finding meaning in travel without leaving home.

Why Travel? Find Joy When You Leave (Or Stay) Home

Mentioned by

Jon Favreau

as an aspirational manifesto for the show, offering guidance on resisting the attention economy.

Offline: Jenny Odell on How to Do Nothing

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