The Craft of Memory Podcast Building Habits, Technology and the Dangers of Toxic Productivity w/ Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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Dec 11, 2022 AI Snips
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Career Shift to Neuroscience
- Anne-Laure Le Cunff started her career in digital health at Google, later founding her own startup.
- Following a common tech trajectory, she eventually returned to school to study neuroscience, driven by a lifelong fascination with the mind.
Toxic Productivity Origins
- Our obsession with productivity originated during the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing efficiency and output over well-being.
- Applying factory-like principles to humans leads to burnout and unsustainable practices, termed "toxic productivity."
Managing Appointments
- Minimize meetings by asking if discussions could happen via email.
- Use tools like Calendly to manage scheduling and avoid relying solely on memory for appointments.