Digital Minimalism
A philosophy for using much less technology, on purpose
Choose a small number of technologies that serve things you deeply value, and cheerfully ignore the rest. Cal Newport's follow-up, with the 30-day digital declutter as its centerpiece, plus a defense of solitude and high-quality leisure. Less about productivity than about what the leftover hours are for.
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- Cal NewportRecommends
Computer science professor · author of Deep Work
Selecting a small number of technologies that serve what you value, and ignoring the rest without guilt, is what his own book asks for.
Source: calnewport.com: on digital minimalism - Ali AbdaalDiscusses
Doctor turned YouTuber · author of Feel-Good Productivity
Discussed it with Cal Newport on his podcast, where the book is listed among those mentioned in the episode.
Source: aliabdaal.com: podcast episode with Cal Newport
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