Becca Caddy is a writer and journalist who likes to explore the human side of technology, and her book Screen Time offers the information and guidance to help us take back a bit more control over our digital lives. In this conversation with host Jessica Stone, Becca talks about why our language around technology is so important and how we can be more deliberate in our use of the technological tools available to us.
Books mentioned
Screen Time: How to Make Peace with Your Devices and Find Your Techquilibrium, Becca Caddy, narrated by Julie Maisey
Hello World: How to Be Human in the Age of the Machine, Hannah Fry, narrated by the author
Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Checking, Scrolling, Clicking and Watching, Adam Alter, narrated by the author
Apps Mentioned
Waking Up: Meditation and Wisdom
Headspace
Links
Becca Caddy's website: https://beccacaddy.com/
A special, YouTube-only episode of The Listening Books Podcast with bestselling author B.A. Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMuOepbkhaY
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