William Powers - Hamlet's Blackberry: Building a Good Life in the Digital Age
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Channel: GBH Forum Network · 2012 · Education
Media and technology writer William Powers discusses his book "Hamlet′s Blackberry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital Age," presented by Harvard Book Store. Powers argues that while computers and mobile devices do wonderful things, they can also make it harder to focus, build strong relationships, and find depth and fulfillment. Powers provides tips for living a connected life that have helped people for thousands of years. More lectures at http://forum-network.org
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