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S29 E4: "Thoreau's Axe: Distraction and Discipline in American Culture" (Caleb Smith)

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Thoreau's Axe: Distraction and Attention in Historical Perspective

This chapter delves into the concept of distraction, drawing inspiration from a passage by Henry David Thoreau. It discusses the impact of new technologies and modern systems on attention, as well as the influence of industrialization on workers' focus in Thoreau's era.

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