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Digital Overload: Deep Work and Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport

A New Way of Being

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The Costs of Digital Distraction

This chapter examines the negative impact of digital distractions on emotional and cognitive well-being, particularly stressing the need for solitude to process thoughts. It highlights the phenomenon of 'solitude deprivation' caused by constant digital engagement and its implications for mental health, especially among adolescents. The discussion also critiques how technology affects learning and personal development, suggesting that reliance on social media undermines genuine self-reflection and can hinder athletic performance.

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