We talk about Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and how we can have a healthier relationship with technology.\nFull show notes\nThis week\u2019s episode is sponsored by:\n\nSkillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek.\nBrilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek \u2014 and if you\u2019re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you\u2019ll also get 20% off your subscription.\n\nThings mentioned in this episode:\n\nThomas\u2019 Productivity course on Skillshare\nDigital Minimalism, by Cal Newport\nDeep Work, by Cal Newport\nDeep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100)\nWhat It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114)\nShould You Work with Your Friends? (Ep. 281)\nH3 Podcast on YouTube\nJoe Rogan's podcast\nHow Music Works, by David Byrne\nJustin Gignac's Going Freelance course on Skillshare\nHow to Break up with Your Phone, by Catherine Price\nFreedom\nHow to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240)\nMartin's Photo Print Shop on INPRNT\n\nWant more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.\nYou can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter.\nTimestamps:\n\n0:05:19 - Our dependence on technology\n0:28:24 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)\n0:30:31 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)\n0:32:53 - Having periods of solitude\n0:56:37 - Taking breaks from social media\n1:25:30 - Conclusion\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.