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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2024 · 21 MIN

Ep 132: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Cal Newport, 2019)

from Midday Movies · host Laura Fones and Stephen Frothingham

Today we’re discussing Cal Newport’s book, “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World” and how a reduction in device use might just better our lives. Stephen shares his insights as a recent reader of the self-development / digital discipline book and Laura shares findings from behavioral science studies that reveal clues as to why digital life is so addicting. The goal is increased focus and in Cal Newport’s book he gives his characteristic non-nonsense advice for the modern internet user. Join us!Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠⁠

Today we’re discussing Cal Newport’s book, “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World” and how a reduction in device use might just better our lives. Stephen shares his insights as a recent reader of the self-development / digital discipline book and Laura shares findings from behavioral science studies that reveal clues as to why digital life is so addicting. The goal is increased focus and in Cal Newport’s book he gives his characteristic non-nonsense advice for the modern internet user. Join us!Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠⁠

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