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Dr. Cal Newport: A No-Pressure Plan for Next Year's Resolutions [GREATEST HITS WEEK]

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From Voices to Text: The Evolution of Communication

This chapter delves into the shift in communication methods from direct phone conversations in the 1980s to the prevalent use of email today, emphasizing the emotional nuances lost in written correspondence. It critically examines the pressures of modern digital social tools and questions the true productivity gained from their use, suggesting that rapid feedback may often be overvalued.

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