This chapter explores the cognitive impact of excessive screen exposure and the restorative benefits of unplugging from digital devices. It highlights research on the mental stress caused by constant connectivity and offers practical suggestions for digital decluttering. The discussion emphasizes the importance of intentional technology use to enhance focus, productivity, and personal well-being.
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with our smartphones and digital media. The technology is here to stay, so how can we keep social media and apps like Slack from killing our productivity? Marie Kondo may have helped us declutter our homes, but on today’s podcast, Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and author of the book Digital Minimalism, shows you how to digitally declutter. Discover how to harness your tech and keep it from sabotaging your brain’s optimal performance.