Why does it feel like our focus is constantly under attack—and what can we actually do about it? In this episode of the Dual Comm Podcast, we dig into the quiet, everyday battles for our attention, from endless phone scrolling to multitasking ourselves into brain fog. We talk about the lost joy of doing one thing at a time, the value of being bored, and how simple habits—like listening to an album start to finish or playing a game without a second screen—can help restore our attention span.
We also get into the comeback of physical media, why buying CDs and ripping DVDs has become unexpectedly satisfying, and how infinite streaming choice might be making us less happy. Later in the episode, we talk Halo 3 playlist design, why modern FPS games miss the mark on fun, and a productivity warning signal to watch out for. It’s part nostalgia, part reflection, and part reminder that the best way to protect your focus might be to slow down, log off, and embrace the quiet moments. #gaming #gamingvideos
Links to:
Hutch's Florence & The Machine Montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4oAPA6DQY
Bnet Archive: https://bnetarchive.haloman30.com/contente5a6.html?type=topnews&link=h3matchmaking
Chapters:
00:00:00 AAA Gaming Has Hit a Wall
00:12:30 Blanding: Why Everything Looks the Same Now
00:26:33 Why We're Buying Physical Media Again
00:31:50 The Joy (and Value) of Being Bored
00:43:30 The Lost Art of Truly Focusing on One Thing
01:15:00 Halo 3’s Magic and Why Older FPS Games Gave Us More
01:58:00 Brain Fog: Symptom or Something Bigger?
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