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Episode 3035: 

Cal Newport of CalNewport.com delves into the concept of digital minimalism, advocating a thoughtful approach to technology use. He draws parallels with the minimalism movement, emphasizing intentional use of digital tools to enhance life's value. Newport challenges the default embrace of new technologies, urging a focus on activities that truly matter, while cautioning against digital clutter and the passive consumption of online content.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://calnewport.com/on-digital-minimalism/

Quotes to ponder:

"Digital minimalism is a philosophy that helps you question what digital communication tools add the most value to your life."

"There’s an infinite selection of activities in the world that might bring some value."

"Be wary of tools that solve a problem that didn’t exist before the tool."

Episode references:

The Minimalists by Joshua Fields Millburn, T.K. Coleman, and Ryan Nicodemus: https://theminimalists.com​​.

Zen Habits by Leo Babauta: https://zenhabits.net​​.

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