TY - BOOK AU - Newport, Cal TI - Digital minimalism: : choosing a focused life in a noisy world SN - 9780241453575 U1 - 303.4833 PY - 2019/// CY - UK PB - Penguin Books Ltd. KW - Technological innovations--Social aspects KW - Information technology--Social aspects KW - Social media addiction N2 - Most of us know that we're addicted to texting, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter not because we're stupid or shallow, but because they provide real value in the form of connection, community, affirmation and information. But these tools can also disrupt our ability to focus on meaningful work and live fully in the present. In Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport outlines a practical philosophy and plan for a mindful, intentional use of technology that maximises its benefits while minimizing its drain on our attention, focus and time. Demonstrating how to implement a 30-day digital detox, this book will help you identify which uses of technology are actually helping you reach your goals, and which are holding you back ER -