Time and Attention

128: Social Media


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On this episode, we chat about how we use and think about social media. We cover what the problem is with social media (if there even is one), how the “novelty bias” hijacks our attention as we use it, and tactics to use to keep social media contained.

Topics covered include:

  • The books we’re reading (and loving);
  • Impulsiveness and procrastination;
  • How social media algorithms come down to “bodies and comparing lifestyles”;
  • Ardyn’s incredibly wholesome Instagram feed;
  • “Stimulation loops” and the “novelty bias”;
  • Crowding out social media;
  • Extracting more meaning out of social media;
  • Putting guardrails in place to waste less time;
  • Time cues on your phone.
  • Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Books:
      • Hyperefficient
      • Slow Productivity
      • A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set
      • How to Write a Lot
      • Naked Economics
      • The Future of Geography
      • Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
      • These Precious Days
      • Values
      • After Steve
      • Purr
      • Outlander
      • You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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