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Productivity · 18 min

Saving Time

By Jenny Odell

This episode challenges the modern obsession with efficiency, revealing how our attempts to "save time" often lead to a deeper sense of scarcity and disconnection.

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Productivity
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18 min
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“This episode challenges the modern obsession with efficiency, revealing how our attempts to "save time" often lead to a deeper sense of scarcity and disconnection.”

— Jenny Odell, Saving Time

What it is about

Time perception, productivity culture, attention, presence

Who it is for

If you've ever felt perpetually rushed despite your best efforts to optimize every minute, this can help you reclaim a richer sense of presence.

The author

Jenny Odell, an artist and writer known for her deep observations on attention and place, offers a compelling re-evaluation of our relationship with time, drawing from philosophy, ecology, and personal experience.

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Jenny Odell

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