Topic: Interruption Science

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Mooch and Stoll
Episode 1139 1:22:58 - 1:26:57

1139: Mooch and Stoll

Depth Versus Shallowness in Digital Communication

Cliff Stoll explains his preference for deep research over the "interrupt-driven" nature of Twitter and email. He shares a personal example of making plum jam to share with neighbors, noting that such physical community acts cannot be replicated online. Stoll argues that spending excessive time on a computer leads to a shallow life, whereas real fulfillment comes from depth with a few close relatives and friends.