Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism
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Oct 7, 2019 
Author and advocate for digital minimalism, Cal Newport, discusses mindful technology use to maximize benefits while minimizing attention drain. They explore smartphone addiction, social media engineering, and reclaiming control over digital consumption.
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Social Media Paradox
- Social media contributes to loneliness despite increased connection.
- Our brains crave real-world interaction, not just digital validation.
Engineered Addiction
- Social media addiction is engineered, not inherent to technology.
- Companies designed compulsive phone use to boost revenue.
Normalized Distraction
- People normalize constant phone use, like reading a newspaper while driving.
- This behavior reflects our diminished ability to concentrate.