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Sep 2018
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997: Some Thoughts on Transitioning to D...

Justin Malik
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2 short posts from Cal Newport as he shares his thoughts on transitioning to digital minimalism and why action is overrated. Episode 997: Some Thoughts on Transitioning to Digital Minimalism AND Dangerous Ideas: Action is Overrated by Cal Newport (Life) Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the ... Show More
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