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Dial D for Distracted

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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The Hidden Costs of Distraction

This chapter explores a study that demonstrates how cell phone use leads to inattentional blindness, with 90% of participants failing to notice a prominent red cross during phone conversations. It emphasizes the broader implications of these distractions on individual happiness and sets the stage for further discussion on overlooked moments in daily life.

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