It refers to the tendency of individuals and organizations to gravitate toward the easiest, most convenient tasks, especially when there are no clear measures of productivity. People often default to shallow work—like answering emails or attending meetings—because these tasks require less effort, create the illusion of productivity, and are socially reinforced.
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The Shallows is the name of a book written on the effects of the Internet on our brains and lives. Shallow work, if you recall, refers to answering emails, making phone calls, attending to meetings, and other inevitable but ultimately low-value tasks. If you’re serious about working deeply, you n...
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