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Book Synopsis: A New York Times Bestseller
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: Time • The New Yorker • NPR • GQ • Elle • Vulture • Fortune • Boing Boing • The Irish Times • The New York Public Library • The Brooklyn Public Library
“A complex, smart and ambitious book that at first reads like a self-help manual, then blossoms into a wide-ranging political manifesto.”—Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times Book Review
One of President Barack Obama's “Favorite Books of 2019”
Porchlight's Personal Development & Human Behavior Book of the Year
In a world where addictive technology is designed to buy and sell our attention, and our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity, it can seem impossible to escape. But in this inspiring field guide to dropping out of the attention economy, artist and critic Jenny Odell shows us how we can still win back our lives.
Odell sees our attention as the most precious—and overdrawn—resource we have. And we must actively and continuously choose how we use it. We might not spend it on things that capitalism has deemed important … but once we can start paying a new kind of attention, she writes, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind’s role in the environment, and arrive at more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress.
Far from the simple anti-technology screed, or the back-to-nature meditation we read so often, How to do Nothing is an action plan for thinking outside of capitalist narratives of efficiency and techno-determinism. Provocative, timely, and utterly persuasive, this book will change how you see your place in our world.
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Looking to break free from the never-ending demands of the attention economy? Look no further than "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy." This New York Times Bestseller has been hailed as a "wide-ranging political manifesto" by The New York Times Book Review. With endorsements from esteemed publications like Time, NPR, and Elle, it's clear that this book has struck a chord with readers.
In today's world, our attention is constantly being bought and sold by addictive technology. We are constantly bombarded with notifications, ads, and endless streams of information. But author Jenny Odell offers a radical solution - she teaches us how to reclaim our attention and take back control of our lives.
Odell recognizes that our attention is our most valuable resource, and it's time we start using it wisely. This book is not just another self-help manual, but a guide to breaking free from the shackles of capitalist narratives and demanding a more meaningful existence.
By questioning the importance that capitalism has placed on productivity and efficiency, "How to Do Nothing" encourages us to explore alternative forms of political action. It challenges the notion that progress is solely defined by technological advances and prompts us to reevaluate our relationship with the environment.
Prepare to have your perceptions shattered and your worldview transformed. With its compelling arguments and thought-provoking ideas, this book will change the way you see your place in the world.
Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Order "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy" today and join the movement towards a more intentional and fulfilling life.
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