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8: Get Off the Cocaine Pellet Dispenser: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

Made You Think

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Decreasing Attention Span and its Potential Consequences

This chapter discusses the decreasing attention span in younger generations and the potential implications for society. The speakers explore the connection between constant exposure to social media, internet, and shorter attention spans. They also discuss the potential consequences such as income disparity, decline in critical thinking skills, and overdiagnosis/overprescription of antidepressants.

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