On this episode of Spark: The pleasures and sorrows of work, continuous partial attention, and email apnea. 

As Nora says in the episode, this week, we've made a different kind of show. We're going to feature two longer form interviews. In part, that's because the Spark team is working on a separate project, which we hope will turn into something fabulous, and we need a little time to work on it.  But also, we've hand picked these two guests because they have a lot to say about modern life.

• Alain de Botton on the pleasures and sorrows of work (full interview)
• Linda Stone on continuous partial attention and email apnea
• Nora mentions her downloadable breathing exercises

This episode features Creative Commons music and sound effects:

• "Wadidyusay?" by Zap Mama
• "Plan Your Escape" by gmz
• Music from "Music For Sailing On A Starry Night" by Podington Bear
• "These MCs (Instrumental)" by DJ.E-State

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