Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: Book Summary
A philosophy that accepts new technologies, but not if the price is dehumanisation. Maximise the benefits of technology and avoid the pitfalls from compulsive use.
Digital Minimalism is a philosophical use of technology in which users focus their online activity on highlight selective and intentional ways to support their values, and happily miss out on everything else.
The Book in Three Sentences 🎯:
- Prioritise long-term meaning over short-term gratification.
- A philosophy that accepts new technologies, but not if the price is dehumanisation.
- Maximise the benefits of technology and avoid the pitfalls from compulsive use by identifying your values.
Digital Minimalism
Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World By Cal Newport