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1KHO 222: Think Critically Especially When You’re Being Told Not To | Tom Hall, Optometrist and author of Brain Drive

1KHO 222: Think Critically Especially When You’re Being Told Not To | Tom Hall, Optometrist and author of Brain Drive

FromThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast


1KHO 222: Think Critically Especially When You’re Being Told Not To | Tom Hall, Optometrist and author of Brain Drive

FromThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

I've been looking forward to this episode for a long time because I absolutely love Tom Hall's new books, Brain Drive and New Arridor. They are fascinating works of fiction that really get you thinking about the role of technology in our life... plus the books are page turners and they are clean! They're great options for tweens, teens, and beyond.
Amazingly Tom is both an author and an optometrist! In this episode we discuss his new books as well as eye health and the impact of outdoor time on eyesight and eye functioning. 
Tom reflects on childhood experiences that may have ingrained the belief that certain accomplishments are out of reach, emphasizing the power of imagination. He shares a personal journey of seeking productivity in his time and highlights the nerve-racking feeling of releasing your creative work into the world.
The episode concludes with a nostalgic reflection on the bygone era when outdoor play was the norm, and children stayed outside until the streetlights came on. Join Ginny Yurich and Tom Hall as they unravel the intersections of creativity, productivity, technology, and eye health on the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast.
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Order your copy of Brain Drive here >> https://amzn.to/3Gu4NnX
Order your copy of New Arridor here >> https://amzn.to/3uN6t9F
Learn more about Tom here >> https://tomhallwrites.com/
Download the Book Club questions for Brain Drive here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/brain-drive
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Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.