This chapter explores the paradoxical nature of meditation and the obsession with focus, questioning whether striving to master attention exacerbates sensitivity to distractions. The speakers also discuss different forms of meditation and the potential isolating effects of constantly diminishing experiences in the quest for focus.
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.
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Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Oliver Burkeman
Producer: Devon Baroldi
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