How to Do Nothing
How to Do Nothing
Jenny Odell
Barack Obama
Barack Obama's favorite books of 2019 list.
Ezra Klein
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How to Do Nothing

How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy

Jenny Odell
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Jenny Odell
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In the midst of the digital era's relentless buzz, "How to Do Nothing" emerges as a revolutionary manifesto, inviting readers to reclaim their attention from the voracious demands of productivity culture and social media. Jenny Odell, with precision and poetic grace, guides us through the art of resisting the commodification of time and the tyranny of the algorithm. Through her insightful critique, Odell not only questions the value systems imposed by our techno-capitalist society but also illuminates the path to a more enriching and connected existence. Odell's persuasive prose is a beacon for those feeling ensnared by the invisible wires of constant connectivity, offering a way out through engagement with nature, community, and the joys of simply being. "How to Do Nothing" is more than a book; it's a liberating act of resistance against the cult of efficiency. It is a timely reminder that, in a world obsessed with productivity, the most radical act might just be to sit still, listen, and connect with the world in a more meaningful way.

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Released
2019
9 Apr
Length
232
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Hit me particularly hard. - Ezra Klein
Barack Obama's favorite books of 2019 list.
Our very idea of productivity is premised on the idea of producing something new, whereas we do not tend to see maintenance and care as productive in the same way.
— Jenny Odell, How to Do Nothing

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