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The Focus Paradox: Distractions and Strategies

This chapter explores the complexities of focus, questioning traditional training methods while emphasizing the role of distractions, particularly from social media, in hindering cognitive ability. It critically examines meditation and its philosophical roots, alongside the impact of modern technology on our capacity to concentrate.

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