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Digital Minimalism
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Digital Minimalism

Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

Portfolio, 2019 подробнее...


Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

In today’s digital economy, your attention is a valuable commodity. The more time you spend looking at screens, the more companies such as Facebook and Twitter harvest your attention and sell it to advertisers. Digital tools have addictive qualities, and companies exacerbate those traits. According to computer science professor Cal Newport, these tools invaded society with such speed that people couldn’t determine their best use. He proposes a method for enjoying the benefits of digital technology while avoiding addiction and distraction. Newport advises pruning the clutter of technologies in your life and regaining control of those you choose to use. He suggests a thorough technological makeover that begins with a 30-day tech sabbatical, including deep contemplation of your values and goals. If you glanced at your phone in the last 15 minutes, you might benefit from Newport’s advice. If you looked at it before you finished this paragraph, you definitely will.

Take-Aways

  • For many, use of technology has become compulsive.
  • The addictive quality of digital tools undercuts their benefits.
  • Companies like Facebook intentionally boost the addictive quality of their products.

About the Author

Cal Newport, associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, is also the author of A World Without EmailDeep Work and So Good They Can’t Ignore You


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    R. T. 3 years ago
    A decent enough read from an author that I love. The premise is quite simple: (how to) minimize your use of digital technologies & social media to better enrich your life.

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