Episode

1166: Making Moments More Meaningful with Dr. Ian Bogost

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How to Be Awesome at Your Job
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Jul 9, 2026
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3025
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Summary

Ian Bogost shares why everyday moments are the foundation of a gratifying life–at work and beyond. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why small moments matter so much 2) How dematerialization is hurting you–and what to do about it 3) Tiny upgrades that enhance every day Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1166  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT IAN —  Dr. Ian Bogost is a writer, designer, and scholar of media and technology. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic , the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor and Assistant Vice Provost at Washington University in St. Louis, and a founding partner at Persuasive Games LLC. His latest book is The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life. • Book:  The Small Stuff: The Sensory Enchantment of Everyday Life • Website:  SmallStuffBook.com • Website:  Bogost.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book:  Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker • Past episode:  1133: The Philosophy of Scores: How to Measure What Truly Matters and Stop Playing Someone Else’s Game with C. Thi Nguyen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  •  Shopify . Sign up for your free trial at  Shopify.com/awesomepod •  Monarch . Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .