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The Dark Side of the Obsession With Focus

The Dark Side of the Obsession With Focus

FromPlain English with Derek Thompson


The Dark Side of the Obsession With Focus

FromPlain English with Derek Thompson

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The 'New York Times' bestselling author and contrarian self-help writer Oliver Burkeman joins the show to talk about his new audio essay series on work, focus, and interruptions—and how, too often, our emphasis on eliminating distractions ironically takes us away from the most important things in life.
If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com.
Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Oliver Burkeman
Producer: Devon Baroldi
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Released:
Jan 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglish@spotify.com! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_