The host introduces the topic of the episode, discussing the paradox of attention and our obsession with focus. They share personal struggles with focus and mention a thought-provoking audio essay about interruptions.
The 'New York Times' bestselling author and contrarian self-help writer Oliver Burkeman joins the show to talk about his new audio essay series on work, focus, and interruptions—and how, too often, our emphasis on eliminating distractions ironically takes us away from the most important things in life.
If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com.
Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Oliver Burkeman
Producer: Devon Baroldi
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices