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In my opinion, the book is good, but a bit of a drag. And some of the concepts are overdone
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Cal Newport's most recent book is a helpful guide for assessing our relationship with technology (particularly social media and other 'attention economy' tools) and reframing our use of technology to lead more fulfilling lives. The brief book begins with a review of the attention economy and its attendant artifacts (specifically smartphones and mobile apps). This review concludes with a clear call to action: a 30-day decluttering of technology. Thereafter, Newport utilizes research and anecdotes to introduce four principles to guide the decluttering process and gradual reintroduction of technology into one's life. I very much appreciated the emphasis on intentionality and the rejection of extreme views of technology (i.e. luddism or hyper-modernism). Newport's decidedly clear thesis of supporting readers in reclaiming time is evident throughout the text and he acknowledges that the forms that a health, beneficial, and elevating relationship with technology can manifest varies by reader. Although the book is well-researched, it does rely heavily on anecdotal evidence and occasionally makes too firm of a conclusion about a specific technological practice from limited evidence or an improper comparison.
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Interesting. But not particularly useful if you're off social media, already remove notifications and time limit most of your apps and the ones that you allow are permitted for the express purpose of keeping you distracted.