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This situation is compounded by yet another social dynamic analyzed by sociologist Hartmut Rosa. “A modern society,” Rosa argued, “is one that can stabilize itself only dynamically, in other words one that requires constant economic growth, technological acceleration, and cultural innovation in order to maintain its institutional status quo.” The ideal subject of such a society is one who is schooled to be a perpetual and indiscriminate consumer, and digital media is uniquely suited to be the everlasting commodity.
Desire, Dopamine, and the Internet
The Convivial Society
But the same isn’t true of most knowledge workers. We receive precious little training in how to “do” knowledge work. There is no class in college on how to triage your email inbox, manage your agenda, or organize your computer files. And the situation doesn’t improve when we enter the workforce: most employers don’t teach us how to formulate goals, document our knowledge, or automate our most common tasks.
Mise-en-Place for Knowledge Workers
fortelabs.co
At the end of the book, Kelly McGonigal concludes:
*“If there is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing:* ***the power of paying attention*** *. It’s training the mind to recognize when you’re making a choice, rather than running on autopilot.”*
I Have 10 Pieces of Willpower Wisdom to Share With You
Charlotte Grysolle
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