At a Glance: Digital Minimalism

Digital Minimalism
(Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport)

In his book Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport provides a philosophy on how to approach and integrate technology into our daily lives.  Rather than outlining a few quick tips to hack our (often addictive) habits, Newport urges readers to review the platforms we use on a regular basis and evaluate what purpose they serve and whether that purpose aligns with our personal values.  Although I am generally not a fan of self-help books, I read his piece in just a few sittings. Newport is an excellent writer, who draws on different historical examples to make sense of contemporary society’s struggles with technology.  Digital Minimalism is also for all readers.  I deleted my remaining social media account a few months ago, and this book both affirmed some of the things I have been feeling since unplugging and also gave me great new things to consider.  

 

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