

Productive Reading: Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport – TPW366
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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.
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.
Digital Minimalism
- Focus online time on select activities supporting your values.
- Happily miss out on everything else.