How to be “indistractable” with Nir Eyal

On this episode Ryan is joined by a friend, writer, and student of human psychology, Nir Eyal. He has an incredible ability to synthesize complex ideas and studies into actionable steps people can use to build more engaging products and a healthier life. Ryan actually helped him with his first bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit Forming Products, back in 2012, before Product Hunt started.

This week he published his second book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. The timing of its release is more relevant than ever as people are increasingly seeking a healthier relationship with their smartphones, wearables, and tech in general.

In this episode they talk about...

* The change in attitude towards tech over the past several years.

* How to make sure your product development process is ethical.

* Whether the government should or should not get involved in regulating tech.

* The true impact of tech on your brain.

* The strategies he uses to ensure he doesn’t get distracted.

We also have some bonus content for you! Abadesi recently hosted a Periscope session where she asked the community to chime in on what their favorite products are and why. Make sure to follow us on social to participate in the next session, and you could make it into the podcast!

We’ll be back next week so be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.