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Ep. 390: What Happens When You Ditch You...

CAL NEWPORT
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Everyone knows that excessive smartphone use can be harmful. But the question we don’t ask enough is what the advantages are of *not* using these devices. In the ideas segment, Cal examines the testimonials of four subjects who spent significant time without phones, to learn what they actually experience. Then, in the practices segment, he dissects the lates ... Show More
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