The chapter delves into the intersection of technology and distractions, challenging the notion of technology addiction and emphasizing personal responsibility in managing distractions. It explores the impact of distractions on relationships, productivity, and personal integrity, prompting a quest for becoming indistractable. The discussion also touches on raising children in a digital world, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing the underlying psychological needs driving tech usage.
Nir Eyal is an entrepreneur, investor and expert on the intersection of psychology, technology and business. He has started and sold multiple technology companies, invested in several more, and authored two books, Hooked and Indistractable.
In this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Nir joined Robert Glazer to talk about why technology distracts us, how it influences our everyday lives, the impact it has on children—and their parents—and how you can free yourselves from distraction and choose your own life.
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