How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
American Classics
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
"How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy" by Jenny Odell is a compelling exploration into reclaiming our focus, time, and lives from the grips of the attention economy. This audiobook distills Odell's insightful observations and practical advice into a concise format that saves you hours while delivering the essence of her work. If you're looking to understand how to navigate a world that constantly demands your attention and to find solace in 'doing nothing,' this summary is for you.
Odell, an artist and writer, delves into the societal pressures fueled by capitalism that urge us to be perpetually productive. She argues that this relentless push is detrimental, advocating instead for engaging in activities that don't produce immediate, tangible outcomes but enrich our connection to the world and ourselves.
Duration - 27m.
Author - American Classics.
Narrator - Digital Voice Dorothy E.
Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 American Brand House Inc. ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
American Classics
Digital Voice Dorothy E
American Brand House Inc.
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy" by Jenny Odell is a compelling exploration into reclaiming our focus, time, and lives from the grips of the attention economy. This audiobook distills Odell's insightful observations and practical advice into a concise format that saves you hours while delivering the essence of her work. If you're looking to understand how to navigate a world that constantly demands your attention and to find solace in 'doing nothing,' this summary is for you. Odell, an artist and writer, delves into the societal pressures fueled by capitalism that urge us to be perpetually productive. She argues that this relentless push is detrimental, advocating instead for engaging in activities that don't produce immediate, tangible outcomes but enrich our connection to the world and ourselves. Duration - 27m. Author - American Classics. Narrator - Digital Voice Dorothy E. Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 American Brand House Inc. ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
1 Resisting the Attention Economy Through Context-Rich Conversation and Collective Disobedience
Duration:00:03:05
2 Mindful Withdrawal and the Cultivation of Deep, Reflective Attention
Duration:00:03:02
3 Manifest Dismantling: Rethinking Progress Through Destruction and Ecological Remediation
Duration:00:02:44
4 Historical Resistance: Longshoremen’s Struggle and Grassroots Collective Action
Duration:00:01:38
5 Nature as Memory: Rediscovering Local Landscapes and Re-Noticing Hidden Histories
Duration:00:02:34
6 Communal Memory and Utopian Experiments: Reclaiming Authentic Public Spaces
Duration:00:02:36
7 Artistic Perspectives: Deep Listening, Collage, and Multisensory Perception
Duration:00:02:22
8 Indigenous Stewardship and Bioregionalism: Rekindling Reciprocal Relationships with Nature
Duration:00:02:23
9 Rebuilding Context, Space, and Time in a Hyper-Fragmented Digital Realm
Duration:00:02:42
10 From Personal Discovery to Political Resistance: Reclaiming our Collective Self and Place
Duration:00:03:24
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25