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Digital Minimalism

Book • 2019
In 'Digital Minimalism', Cal Newport argues that we need to be more intentional about the technologies we allow into our lives.

He proposes a philosophy of digital minimalism, where individuals focus their online time on activities that strongly support their values and ignore the rest.

The book highlights the negative effects of behavioral addictions created by technology, such as solitude deprivation and the fleeting nature of social media satisfaction.

Newport suggests a 30-day 'digital declutter' process and other practices to help readers integrate digital minimalism into their lives, emphasizing the importance of optimizing technology use to support personal goals and values.

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Cal Newport
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