Book · 2025 · Business & Economics
Irresistible Change
A Blueprint for Earning Buy-In and Breakout Success
Why people recommend it
Irresistible Change by Phil Gilbert is an insightful examination of modern screen addiction, behavioral design, and the psychological mechanisms that keep people constantly tethered to their digital devices. The book gained notable attention on The Rubin Report in April 2019 during an interview with Bridget Phetasy. While discussing the challenges of taking breaks from social media platforms like Twitter, the guest brought up the title to examine screen addiction and the scientific studies surrounding compulsive digital habits. Later in the conversation, the speaker referenced the book once more to illustrate how modern technology has eroded humanity's natural capacity to experience boredom, explaining that humans historically relied on idle time that is now constantly being filled by glowing screens. By weaving these observations into a broader cultural critique, the podcast highlighted the growing psychological toll of hyper-connectivity, prompting listeners to reflect on their own media consumption and the vital importance of reclaiming undistracted, quiet moments in daily life.
Who recommended it
- Bridget Phetasy Recommended
Bridget Phetasy — 2 mentions
“and this in the book irresistable he says that there's this inability for us to just be bored that as humans we used to just have this idle time”
“and now I'm looking at reading this book irresistible which is all about screen addiction and all the studies and it's brilliant”