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174: Deep Work, with Cal Newport

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The Shift from Productivity Tools to Attention Economy

This chapter examines how technology influences productivity and attention, comparing workplace distractions to the omnipresence of smartphones and social media. It emphasizes the shift of technology from a productivity aid to a tool for advertising, advocating for a more diverse internet to regain individual control over attention.

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