The Dark Side of the Obsession With Focus
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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Show Notes
The 'New York Times' bestselling author and contrarian self-help writer Oliver Burkeman joins the show to talk about his new audio essay series on work, focus, and interruptions—and how, too often, our emphasis on eliminating distractions ironically takes us away from the most important things in life.
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Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Oliver Burkeman
Producer: Devon Baroldi
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