Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso How Author Jenny Odell Discovered a Life Beyond the Clock
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Apr 2, 2023 AI Snips
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Social Media Distorts Time
- Social media platforms are designed to keep attention and warp our sense of time, creating both daily distraction and historical amnesia.
- Recognizing this influence invites public discussion and regulation to protect collective long-term thinking.
Time Scarcity Equals Powerlessness
- Saying "I don't have enough time" often means you lack power over circumstances, not hours in the day.
- Addressing time scarcity requires collective and structural changes, not just individual time hacks.
Laptop Shutdown Sparked Reflection
- A sudden laptop shutdown made Jenny painfully aware of her environment and desire for periodic interruptions.
- Such interruptions can reveal unwanted habits and open possibilities for different rhythms of life.