Saying No to New with Eric Athas

Are you constantly tempted by the next new phone, app, or trend, and wondering why it never delivers the satisfaction it promises? Eric Athas, an editor at The New York Times and author of Saying No to New: Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness—And How to Take Back Your Life, joins Caroline to explore why we're wired to chase newness and what it costs us. Drawing on brain science, persuasion research, and interviews with scientists, philosophers, and decision-making experts, Eric explains how retailers, influencers, and technology exploit our impulses for quick dopamine hits. He shares a practical framework for deciding what deserves a place in your life and what to deflect. More from Eric Athas: Learn more about Eric, his work and subscribe to his newsletter at ericathas.com. More from Caroline Dowd-Higgins: Head to carolinedowdhiggins.com to book Caroline as your next keynote speaker, check out her books or get in touch.