#418 - Johann Hari - Why You Can't Pay Attention And Focus
Modern Wisdom
Combatting Distractions in a Digital Age
This chapter examines personal and collective strategies for enhancing focus amidst the distractions of modern technology and surveillance capitalism. It advocates for critical actions like banning surveillance practices and restoring unstructured play for children to combat the detrimental impact of technology on attention spans. The speaker reflects on societal challenges and personal experiences, encouraging a movement towards a healthier relationship with technology that prioritizes collective well-being.
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