The Productive Woman

Productive Reading: Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport – TPW366

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Sep 29, 2021
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INSIGHT

Author's Ironic Stance

  • Cal Newport, author of "Digital Minimalism," ironically isn't on social media.
  • He explores the tension between technology's usefulness and its tendency to overwhelm us.
INSIGHT

Insufficiency of Simple Detox

  • Common sense digital detox tips like turning off notifications are insufficient.
  • We need a thoughtful method to choose which tools to use, when, and why.
ADVICE

Digital Minimalism

  • Focus online time on select activities supporting your values.
  • Happily miss out on everything else.
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