Piko reviewed Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Quick read
3 stars
Good ideas, but half of the pages would have been enough for them.
Paperback, 286 pages
English language
Published Feb. 6, 2019 by Penguin Books, Limited.
4 stars
(10 reviews)
Most of us know that addiction to digital tools is costing us both productivity and peace. But giving them up completely isn't realistic.
We're addicted to texting, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter not because we're stupid or shallow, but because they provide real value in the form of connection, community, affirmation, and information. Instagram is how you see new photos of your school friend's baby. Texting is how you let your mum know you're safe in a storm. Twitter is how you hear about breaking news in your industry. But these tools can also disrupt our ability to focus on meaningful work and live fully in the present. Must we choose between one or the other?
Eric Ireland reviewed Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Thoughtful advice for the hyperonline
4 stars
Like a lot of these sort of books, Newport uses a lot of interesting anecdotes and historical stories to pad out his overall message which is that while the internet can be useful, you can have too much of a good thing and it can't replace human contact and social media can't replace voice conversations. I feel this is true. Some of his advice like planning your leisure time (actually writing out a plan) sounds too much like work to me. Maybe that would help some people. His main idea though, is to go on a sort of "digital detox" for a month and then reintroduce social media and other "internet entertainment" in a more conscious way, so you're not picking up your phone whenever you feel bored. I have found this has helped me a lot.
I listened to this as an audiobook while I was driving around delivering …
Like a lot of these sort of books, Newport uses a lot of interesting anecdotes and historical stories to pad out his overall message which is that while the internet can be useful, you can have too much of a good thing and it can't replace human contact and social media can't replace voice conversations. I feel this is true. Some of his advice like planning your leisure time (actually writing out a plan) sounds too much like work to me. Maybe that would help some people. His main idea though, is to go on a sort of "digital detox" for a month and then reintroduce social media and other "internet entertainment" in a more conscious way, so you're not picking up your phone whenever you feel bored. I have found this has helped me a lot.
I listened to this as an audiobook while I was driving around delivering UberEats, so I missed bits where my iPhone was barking directions out at me. I want to read the actual book in the future.
qbit@bookwyrm.social reviewed Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Great book
5 stars
Has me re-thinking a lot of my relationships with tech.
Alexandru reviewed Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Review of 'Digital Minimalism' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport is a great read that offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with technology. The author argues that our excessive use of technology is leading to a lack of focus and satisfaction in our daily lives. He proposes a minimalist approach to using digital tools, which involves choosing a small number of valuable ones and avoiding the distractions of time-wasting apps and activities. The book is well-written, insightful, and offers practical tips for a more balanced digital life. If you're feeling overwhelmed by technology, this book is definitely worth a read!
barning reviewed Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Review of 'Digital Minimalism' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Dieses Buch spricht in dein Gewissen. Ja, du verbringst zu viel Zeit mit irgendwelchen Kram, der am Bildschirm passiert.
Anstatt zu belehren wird hier eher der Finger in die Wunde gelegt, mit Beispielen und Quellen bewiesen und am Ende mit Lösungsvorschlägen geholfen. Das Buch ist ein einziges großes Argument für die verringerung der Bildschirmzeit.
Es ist vielleicht nicht das beste Buch, dass man in einer Pandemie lesen kann (ich vermisse jetzt meinen lokalen Spieleladen mit seinen Brettspieleabenden), doch gerade in dieser Zeit versacken wahrscheinlich noch eher vor Netflix, anstatt sinnvolle Dinge zu tun, die glücklich machen.
barning reviewed Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Review of 'Digital Minimalism' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Dieses Buch spricht in dein Gewissen. Ja, du verbringst zu viel Zeit mit irgendwelchen Kram, der am Bildschirm passiert.
Anstatt zu belehren wird hier eher der Finger in die Wunde gelegt, mit Beispielen und Quellen bewiesen und am Ende mit Lösungsvorschlägen geholfen. Das Buch ist ein einziges großes Argument für die verringerung der Bildschirmzeit.
Es ist vielleicht nicht das beste Buch, dass man in einer Pandemie lesen kann (ich vermisse jetzt meinen lokalen Spieleladen mit seinen Brettspieleabenden), doch gerade in dieser Zeit versacken wahrscheinlich noch eher vor Netflix, anstatt sinnvolle Dinge zu tun, die glücklich machen.
Subjects
- Information technology
- Internet addiction
- Technological innovations
- Internet, social aspects
- Technology, social aspects