Ep. 298: Rethinking Attention
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Impact of Technology on Information and Understanding
Our internal model of the world is constructed based on the samples of information we receive, which includes people, places, things, and theories on how they interact. Technology serves as the medium through which information reaches us, evolving from traditional sources like newspapers to modern tools like smartphones, social media, and the internet. By utilizing technology, we can access a greater variety and quantity of information, leading to a more detailed understanding of the world. This understanding then influences not only how we perceive the world but also our emotions and actions, as our mental conceptions are shaped by the information we gather.
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