I have always been interested in space and the possibility of the existence of other species and another universe � but I have to admit that black holI have always been interested in space and the possibility of the existence of other species and another universe � but I have to admit that black holes scare the shit out of me , which is pretty exciting ! ...more
Thoroughly enjoyed this book two years ago . Somehow I forgot to talk about it . Last year I watched a documentary called ‘The social Dilemma� and somThoroughly enjoyed this book two years ago . Somehow I forgot to talk about it . Last year I watched a documentary called ‘The social Dilemma� and somehow it reminded me of this book .
I believe in the toxicity of our phones and I’ve worked hard over the years to fight the addiction . This book to me was a reminder of all the reasons why I’ve tried to stay away from my phone and social media in particular.
Also , I have a huge respect and appreciation for the author for sharing his experience and struggle with social media addiction and mental illness.
“In T.S. Eliot’s phrase from his Four Quartets, I was ‘distracted from distraction by distraction�.�
“As Montaigne put it, ‘He who fears he shall suffer, already suffers what he fears.� � Suicide. �
“Technology, in its baggiest sense, just means tools or methods. It could mean language. It could mean flints or dry sticks used to make fire. According to many anthropologists, technological progress is the most important factor driving human society.�
“An ode to social media When anger trawls the internet, Looking for a hook; It’s time to disconnect, And go and read a book.�
“we are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful who we pretend to be�. �
“The chief executive of Netflix, Reed Hastings, believes that sleep � not HBO, not Amazon, not any other streaming service � is his company’s main competitor. ‘You know, think about it,� he said at an industry summit in Los Angeles back in November 2017, cited in Fast Company. ‘When you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night . . . we’re competing with sleep, on the margin. And so, it’s a very large pool of time.�
“as C.S. Lewis once put it, ‘The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching� than to say “My heart is broken�.�
“If you’re feeling bad about yourself, stay away from Instagram.�
“As with living in Ibiza, or in a religious cult, it is hard to see the things we may have problems with if everyone has the same problems. If everyone is spending hour after hour on their phones, scrolling through texts and timelines, then that becomes normal behaviour. If everyone is getting out of bed too early to work 12-hour days in jobs they hate, then why question it? If everyone is worrying about their looks, then worrying about our looks is what we should be doing. If everyone is maxing out their credit cards to pay for things they don’t really need, then it can’t be a problem. If the whole planet is having a kind of collective breakdown, then unhealthy behaviour fits right in. When normality becomes madness, the only way to find sanity is by daring to be different. Or daring to be the you that exists beyond all the physical clutter and mind debris of modern existence.�
“The brain, as Emily Dickinson put it, is bigger than the sky. �...more
I like how this book kept things real instead of giving unrealistic solutions. What I didn't like was the repetition of ideas. The author keeps on repeI like how this book kept things real instead of giving unrealistic solutions. What I didn't like was the repetition of ideas. The author keeps on repeating the same things over and over using different words. Overall, an enjoyable read....more
I think I'll always be Mitch Albom biased and I don't mind that at all ! If you want to learn how to live , learn it from a person who is old and dyinI think I'll always be Mitch Albom biased and I don't mind that at all ! If you want to learn how to live , learn it from a person who is old and dying ! They'll tell you the secret to happiness ! and trust me , it's not that difficult of a secret to digest ! ...more
All said in simple words. I might not call myself a feminist but I agree with a lot of things said in this essay.It is not only about girls, but also All said in simple words. I might not call myself a feminist but I agree with a lot of things said in this essay.It is not only about girls, but also about boys and how they were brought up to be what they are now. Chimamanda's message is clear . We should talk about GENDER and acknowledge that things are JUST NOT RIGHT FOR WOMEN . ...more
Amy Poehler knows how to narrate books !!! I giggled a few times and It was a pleasant read ! This is my first time reading a memoir and though it’sa Amy Poehler knows how to narrate books !!! I giggled a few times and It was a pleasant read ! This is my first time reading a memoir and though it’sa genre I never cared to read , I will pick up another one for sure . Also , Amy Poehler has achieved a lot in her career and I’m so impressed . Ps : I need to watch Parks and Recreations ...more
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