David Sax

David Sax, author of "The Revenge of Analog," dives into the clash between analog and digital experiences in today's tech-driven world. He shares insights on the pitfalls of excessive meetings and promotes a meeting-free work model to boost productivity. Sax humorously critiques digital distractions and discusses the Light Phone as a tool for reducing reliance on smartphones. The conversation also touches on the challenges of freelance writing and the importance of career values, making for a thought-provoking exploration of modern work dynamics.

In this engaging discussion, David Sax, author of "The Revenge of Analog," delves into the resurgence of physical experiences in our digital world. He argues that the pandemic highlighted our need for real human connections. Sax critiques the limitations of remote interactions and emphasizes the importance of embodied cognition in learning. He shares insights on the value of in-person shopping and education while reflecting on the emotional richness of face-to-face relationships compared to the virtual realm. Through personal anecdotes, he advocates for a balanced future that honors both analog and digital.

“The future is digital,” they said. Then the pandemic came along and forced that digital future on us. We traded offices for Zooms, gyms for Pelotons, schools for YouTube videos, restaurants for takeout apps. And guess what? It sucked. Many of us longed for face-to-face interactions and real-world experiences, none more so than David Sax, whose new book, “The Future Is Analog,” urges us to stop fantasizing about technological possibilities and start focusing on what we actually need, because it turns out that what a lot of us need is decidedly low-tech.---• Want to hear David's Book Bite? Download The Next Big Idea app• Have thoughts on this episode? Join us in conversation by subscribing to our newsletter on LinkedIn

David Sax is questioning our cultures ambition to build a fully digital world. One where we're constantly connected and entertained, with gratification always a click away. The pandemic gave us a taste of this digitized future, and for many of us, it left much to be desired. So the question is: what future do we want? Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Sax, author of "The Future is Analog" and "The Revenge of Analog," challenges our obsession with a fully digital lifestyle. He discusses how the pandemic exposed the emptiness of constant connectivity, urging a return to genuine human interactions. Travel enriches a writer’s perspective, contrasting real experiences with digital knowledge. Sax highlights the profound difference between live cultural experiences and digital alternatives, advocating for the irreplaceable value of analog connections in an increasingly digital world.