Chapter
The Negative Impact of Social Media on Productivity
21:17 - 24:45 (03:28)
Social media's emotional valency causes pain from context switching and breaks the state of flow, reducing productivity. Working backward from this problem can minimize output.
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Context switching can negatively impact performance and hinder the ability to reach Flow, a peak performance state desired by many.
21:17 - 23:27 (02:10)
Productivity
Summary
Context switching can negatively impact performance and hinder the ability to reach Flow, a peak performance state desired by many. It can also lead to exposure to distractions and interruptions, preventing in-depth and meaningful work.
ChapterThe Negative Impact of Social Media on Productivity
Episode#317 - Cal Newport - How To Master Your Email Overload
PodcastModern Wisdom
The emotional valency of social media platforms are designed to maximize output while creating a harmful environment for the users, like running factories with the lights off.
23:27 - 24:45 (01:17)
Social Media
Summary
The emotional valency of social media platforms are designed to maximize output while creating a harmful environment for the users, like running factories with the lights off.