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How to Know What’s Real

How to Waste Time

Dec 4, 2023
34:36
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Exploring our relationship with time, the podcast discusses the pressure to be productive, the slipperiness of time, and the rarity of disconnecting from technology. It also delves into the importance of patience in a fast-paced society and embracing the present moment.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing moments of idleness and non-productivity can lead to a greater appreciation of time and a more fulfilling experience of life.
  • Incorporating atelik activities can help shift the mindset from constant productivity to embracing the present moment and deriving meaning from the experience itself.

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The Pressure of Time in the Digital Age

In this episode, the hosts discuss how technology and a culture of productivity have changed our relationship with time. They explore how constant connectivity and the expectation of always being busy can make it difficult to tolerate wasting time. The podcast emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and finding meaning in the present instead of constantly chasing future goals. The hosts also touch on the challenges of balancing productivity with being fully engaged in personal relationships, particularly in parenting. They suggest that embracing moments of idleness and non-productivity can lead to a greater appreciation of time and a more fulfilling experience of life.

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