Technology can be used to facilitate deep work by using it as a tool to eliminate distractions and focus on the task at hand. This can be achieved by using apps or software that block distracting websites or notifications, setting specific times for checking emails or social media, and using productivity tools that help in organizing tasks and managing time effectively. It's also important to create a conducive work environment, which might mean turning off unnecessary electronic devices or using noise-cancelling headphones.

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Long thought to be a desired trait for any successful person, multitasking has now been shown to be ineffective and a hindrance to deep work. Recent research shows that multitasking is nothing more than single-tasking performed by switching from one task to another rapidly. This switching makes real focus almost impossible because attention is divided and diluted. When someone switches their attention to checking email or a quick news update, it can take 10-20 minutes to get the mind to re-focus. This lapse in focus makes it difficult to give deep work the attention it needs.

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Deep Work

This book divides work into two categories: 'Deep Work' and 'Shallow Work.' Shallow work is meetings, emails, phone calls, and the all those other dai...

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