The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the impact of technology on culture, stressing the need for a deeper exploration beyond just creating innovations. They believe that it is crucial to consider how technology affects us, how we can use it to improve our lives, and what happens after these innovations are introduced. By delving into the intersection of technology and culture, one can envision utopian outcomes and promote a vision for a better workplace and life. The speaker advocates for more technologists and engineers to engage in philosophical and technical work to navigate this complex nexus effectively.
Cal Newport, the author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, shares his research about the inevitable noise of technology and social media in our minds. He and Greg explore practical methods to unplug digitally and cover essential strategies to find deep focus.
Credits:
- Hosted by Greg McKeown
- Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
- Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
- Co-Produced by Paul Dizon