
Exploring McLuhan’s ”The Medium is the Message” in the Age of AI, with Andrew McLuhan of The McLuhan Institute
The Outlier Ventures Podcast
The Power of Slowing Down
Reading physical books and handwriting engage the mind in a way that slows cognitive processes, offering calming benefits. The act of reading from a printed page encourages skimming, while reading from a screen can enhance speed but may lead to superficial understanding. Handwriting requires a deliberate pace that helps create coherent thoughts and can improve mental clarity. Committing to writing a page a day for a month can lead to significant improvements in one's mental state, regardless of the content written, making this practice valuable for cognitive and emotional well-being.
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