Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman delve into the complexities of managing interruptions and notifications in our technology-driven lives. They explore how constant notifications can affect our focus, relationships, and productivity, and discuss strategies for finding a balance between responsiveness and deep work. The conversation highlights the importance of managing expectations with others and the need for effective communication in high-pressure situations. They also touch on the future implications of immediacy in our interactions with technology and each other.
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Recording Date: Oct. 22nd, 2025
Hosts: Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach & Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses
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Fabrice Neuman
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Find out more: https://www.pro-fusion-conseils.fr
Anne Trager
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Resources & Links
Download your One-week Attention Reset now
https://www.annetrager.com/attentionreset
Resuming focus study
https://ics.uci.edu/~gmark/CHI2005.pdf
Interview with the same researcher who says “it takes about 25 and a half minutes to pick up that original interrupted project.”
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/cant-pay-attention-youre-not-alone
The Cortex podcast on Relay.fm
https://www.relay.fm/cortex
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Chapters
(00:00) Managing Interruptions and Notifications
(10:32) The Impact of Interruptions on Focus
(18:26) Finding Balance Between Focus and Responsiveness
(28:45) The Future of Immediacy and Technology
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