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What things in life *shouldn't* we optimize? (with Christie Aschwanden)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Is There Evidence That Doesn't Work?

Most effect sizes for the kinds of things people are interested in doing to optimize their lives actually have pretty small effects. Getting enough sleep is much, much more important than fixating on these little metrics and scores that some of these wearables can send you. And I think it really blunts your ability to be creative and productive at all times.

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