Episode Details

Ian Bogost shares why everyday moments are the foundation of a gratifying life–at work and beyond.

— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why small moments matter so much

2) How dematerialization is hurting you–and what to do about it

3) Tiny upgrades that enhance every day

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— ABOUT IAN — 

Dr. Ian Bogost is a writer, designer, and scholar of media and technology. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic, the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor and Assistant Vice Provost at Washington University in St. Louis, and a founding partner at Persuasive Games LLC. His latest book is The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life.

• Book: The Small Stuff: The Sensory Enchantment of Everyday Life

• Website: SmallStuffBook.com

• Website: Bogost.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker

• Past episode: 1133: The Philosophy of Scores: How to Measure What Truly Matters and Stop Playing Someone Else’s Game with C. Thi Nguyen

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