Published Jul 6, 2016
#215: Becoming an Individual in an Age of Distraction
Matthew Crawford delves into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of our distracted culture, revealing how it erodes personal focus and agency. He advocates for reclaiming individual autonomy through skilled manual practices, contrasting this with the dissatisfying impact of modern technological conveniences.
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