Ep. 261: Control Your Time
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Consuming Mindfully
Consuming internet articles mindfully involves reducing time spent on reading articles and focusing on slow and deep consumption of media. The suggestion is to try a 30-day exercise of not reading internet articles, but instead listening to summary podcasts for news and spending time reading books and deeper ideas. After the 30 days, it is expected to find that being informed, less stressed, and more relaxed without the constant consumption of online content. The prevailing mindset of fast and fragmented information consumption is challenged, as it is driven by social media platforms and the online attention economy. The idea of needing to keep up with multiple streams of information is seen as an artifact of tools introduced to sell advertisements. Returning to a slower and consolidated approach to media consumption, like reading news from one source or listening to longer podcasts, is encouraged for a more fulfilling and effective intellectual life.
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