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BEST OF 2022: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus & Why You Can't Pay Attention

The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

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The average American has gained 24 pounds since 1961. The food supply system changed in ways that's had a big effect on our attention. Professor Joel Nigg said it may be that we're now living in an intentional pathogenic environment, where deep focus is getting harder for everyone.

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