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A review by benrogerswpg
Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked by Adam Alter
4.0
Really enjoyed this one.
Why I read it:
I listened to the Joe Rogan Experience #1564 with [a:Adam Alter|6463598|Adam Alter|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1489813701p2/6463598.jpg] as guest last week, and I was hooked - I knew I needed to read the book.
Reminded me of one of my favorite books of last year, [b:Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World|40672036|Digital Minimalism Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World|Cal Newport|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1549433350l/40672036._SY75_.jpg|63988240].
This book was a little scattered - jumping around in thoughts and subjects. However, all of it was fascinating and interesting.
Will definitely incorporate the lessons of this book into my daily practices, while still continuing to practice what I learned from Digital Minimalism.
I feel, the most impactful portion of this book for me is the piece (about ¾ through the book) on habits. Having read lots of habit books, I appreciate what insights Alter has outlined.
All-in-all, excellent book.
I for one, have gone a couple years now with NO Facebook at all, Instagram on weekends only, and only using LinkedIn & Twitter off work hours.
4.3/5
Why I read it:
I listened to the Joe Rogan Experience #1564 with [a:Adam Alter|6463598|Adam Alter|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1489813701p2/6463598.jpg] as guest last week, and I was hooked - I knew I needed to read the book.
Reminded me of one of my favorite books of last year, [b:Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World|40672036|Digital Minimalism Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World|Cal Newport|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1549433350l/40672036._SY75_.jpg|63988240].
This book was a little scattered - jumping around in thoughts and subjects. However, all of it was fascinating and interesting.
Will definitely incorporate the lessons of this book into my daily practices, while still continuing to practice what I learned from Digital Minimalism.
I feel, the most impactful portion of this book for me is the piece (about ¾ through the book) on habits. Having read lots of habit books, I appreciate what insights Alter has outlined.
All-in-all, excellent book.
I for one, have gone a couple years now with NO Facebook at all, Instagram on weekends only, and only using LinkedIn & Twitter off work hours.
4.3/5