Show Notes
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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