The Hyperactive Hive Mind

Description

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of email or instant messages you receive and the perceived need to respond quickly? If so, then you are experiencing the Hyperactive Hive Mind.

This episode focuses on what exactly is the Hyperactive Hive Mind, the effects it has on you and your workplace, and how we can minimize its impact.

Resources

• How to escape the ‘hyperactive hivemind’ of modern work (bbc.com)

• Media multitaskers pay mental price, Stanford study shows

• Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Cal Newport - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

• Real Productivity Isn’t What You Think It Is | Next Big Idea Club