A review by kaelynrae
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is a must read for anyone struggling with the cognitive dissonance of the capitalist culture of productivity. Even though by the end you still may not have this dissatisfaction with the world satisfied; you may be able to think a little clearer, make a more intentional choice, put down your phone, have a friend over for a chat…. You may find yourself, like me, allowing yourself to start. My partner and I spent the afternoon yesterday learning the names of 3 trees and the calls and colors of 3 birds that live in them at the park down the street; something we’ve always wanted to do but never had “the time”. You won’t be perfect, but you might find your trembling thumb hover over the Instagram app for a moment longer, choosing to use the moments instead to sit with your thoughts for a minute longer than yesterday. Maybe tomorrow a minute longer….