A Case for Less Tech: A computer scientist's advice for dumping the unnecessary gadgets and apps in your life

摘要

DIGITAL MINIMALISM HAS a prescription: a month of abstinence from all modern technology except the essentials, like work email and texts with family. Then, a slow, selective reintroduction of devices and apps, each one allowed back only if it boosts productivity or gratifies leisure. But really: What does Cal Newport, Georgetown professor, best-selling author, theoretician, father of three, and aspiring maker, know about using time well? - Alexander George Popular Mechanics: This book made me think of how much I covet new gadgets and apps, even though most of them don't enable anything I can't already do. So why do I still want them?