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Digital Minimalism

By Cal Newport

Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. Portfolio, 2019.

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Digital Minimalism

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An insightful look at the way digital technology affects our lives, and the steps we can take to minimize its negative impact while maximizing the positive.

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Who should read Digital Minimalism

Parents • teenagers • consumers • anyone who wants to be more productive • people overwhelmed by digital technology • those eager to make more time for family, friends, and hobbies

About the author of Digital Minimalism

Cal Newport is an American professor and bestselling nonfiction author. He holds a PhD in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and began teaching at Georgetown University shortly after graduation. He writes extensively on technology, digital ethics, and how to solve problems in a changing society. Newport has published over 65 peer-reviewed articles and seven books.

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