Making Sense with Sam Harris #304 — Why I Left Twitter
166 snips
Nov 28, 2022 
Cal Newport, a Georgetown computer science professor and author, joins the conversation to discuss the fragmentation of modern life fueled by technology. They dive into the history of computer science and its evolution, exploring the negative impacts of social media on well-being and public discourse. The conversation also touches on TikTok's disruptive rise, the need for clarity and trust in advice amid digital chaos, and the cognitive costs of multitasking. Newport emphasizes the values of deep work and controlling one's time in an increasingly distracted world.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Harris Leaves Twitter
- Sam Harris deleted his Twitter account after 12 years.
- He tweeted twice a day on average and found it negatively impacted his life.
Distorted Perceptions
- Twitter distorts perceptions of humanity by showcasing the worst of people.
- Constant negativity and hate, even when distorted, can negatively impact one's view of others.
Negativity Breeds Negativity
- Engaging with negativity on Twitter fostered feelings of disgust and despair.
- Harris felt this distorted his view, even of people he knew.
