Name: Why you should quit social media
Uploaded: 2018-03-28T20:42:53Z
Duration: 13 min 51 s
Description: Does quitting social media make you an unemployable Luddite? Computer scientist Dr. Cal Newport doesn't think so. In this eye-opening talk, he debunks three objections commonly offered up as rationale for keeping that all-important Facebook account.

Does quitting social media make you an unemployable Luddite? Computer scientist Dr. Cal Newport doesn't think so. In this eye-opening talk, he debunks three objections commonly offered up as rationale for keeping that all-important Facebook account. 

Cal Newport: Why you should quit social media

Why you should quit social media

Social media, designed for addiction, fragments attention and undermines the deep, focused work critical for thriving in today's economy.

Life without social media promises productivity and tranquility, proving that fulfillment doesn't require digital validation.

Rejecting social media, deemed unnecessary for success, can enhance focus and reduce anxiety, fostering professional growth.