We mix hyper-connection with hyper-efficiency. The efficiency of multitasking is (un)fortunately a myth, as our brains are not designed to constantly jump from one element to another. Our intelligence needs a conducive, mono-focused environment to develop.

Based on research, this book challenges us on digital ubiquity, on our link to permanent connection. Some suggestions for preserving work zones, to avoid our brain being in permanent connection/disconnection mode: “Disconnect to reflect”, “Ruthlessly and radically reduce switches”, “Disconnect to have a break”.

“to be useful, to develop understanding, insight and knowledge, the information has to be reflected on and stored in our long-term memory by our archiving brain. This is simply impossible to do without disconnecting.”