Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

How Author Jenny Odell Discovered a Life Beyond the Clock

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Apr 2, 2023
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INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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