Productivity · 18 min
Saving Time
By Jenny Odell
This episode challenges the modern obsession with efficiency, revealing how our attempts to "save time" often lead to a deeper sense of scarcity and disconnection.
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Productivity
Duration
18 min
What it is about
Time perception, productivity culture, attention, presence
Who it is for
If you've ever felt perpetually rushed despite your best efforts to optimize every minute, this can help you reclaim a richer sense of presence.
The author
Jenny Odell, an artist and writer known for her deep observations on attention and place, offers a compelling re-evaluation of our relationship with time, drawing from philosophy, ecology, and personal experience.
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