The internet is designed to distract us from our real work, says David Perry. The web's structure mimics the way that human memory is theorized to be organized in terms of a semantic network. We may have the illusion that we're doing more and that our human capacity is expanded when we shifted our attention or multitask, but we're actually doing less.
Psychologist Gloria Mark shares her groundbreaking research on attention span and introduces the concept of "kinetic attention" as a new framework for understanding how our brains function in the digital age. In this podcast episode, she offers practical tips for restoring balance and improving our mental resources to find success and wellness in our daily lives. Tune in to take control of your attention and boost productivity, happiness, and overall well-being.
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