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“The Web, the great time-killer that had replaced conspicuously passive television with its seductive illusion of productivity.” quote by Lionel Shriver
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“The Web, the great time-killer that had replaced conspicuously passive television with its seductive illusion of productivity.”

Lionel Shriver

About This Quote

Source Essay: The New Yorker, 2015

The internet distracts us, masquerading as productive work while actually wasting time.

In simple terms: Web distracts as productive work

Key Takeaway

Recognize and limit idle scrolling

Themes

distraction digital life productivity

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • workday
  • social media use
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

attention economy illusion of productivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much time do you spend online unintentionally?
  • What tasks could replace idle browsing?
A Different Perspective

It can also enable genuine collaboration and learning

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