July 29th, 2017.

Phil's Weekly #244!

Here are my notes for the past week - the stories and links I saw that were actually interesting, and why they mattered. 
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This week, I have been thinking about "getting things done", multitasking, mindfulness, flow and deep work states. Basically the idea that knowledge workers need to preserve their brain because constant interruptions have a direct impact to their creativity and productivity and in the end their ability to enjoy their work.

So I came to this very interesting podcast from Shankar Vedentam on Hidden Brain about Deep Work and the author Cam Newport.

I suggest you have a listen, very interesting in an age of open floors and constant distraction. 

Here's the question for the week: would adding structure and discipline to your time be the key to inspiration, quality work and fulfillment? Do we need to recalibrate our means of communication to enable us to have more quality deep thinking sessions during the day? If you have comments, please chime in on twitter @philippemora​.

Have a good week + later!
-Phil

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Constant, easy access to doctors through telemedicine apps could be amplifying anxieties about health = Here.

The new wave of direct-to-consumer genetic testing: an app store to explore your own DNA = Here.

Digital Therapeutics: the future of healthcare will be app-based = Here

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The Rock and Siri dominate the day = Here.

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What skills does the modern worker need to succeed and lead? = Here.

Studies Show that Restraints Are a Major Creativity Booster = Here.

Open-Plan Offices Kill Productivity, According to Science = Here​.

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Thoughts on Flash, Steve Jobs, 2010 #RIPFlash = Here.

The science behind how a viral video spreads: How the “Gangnam Style” Video Became a Global Pandemic = Here.

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