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Distraction's Impact
- Constant distractions diminish our ability to focus and achieve goals.
- This affects personal pursuits and broader societal issues like political engagement.
The Cost of Interruptions
- Interruptions cause significant setbacks in focus, taking about 23 minutes to recover.
- This hinders problem-solving, creating a vicious cycle where distractions prevent us from addressing the problem of distraction itself.
Distraction Inception
- Adam Ashton describes distracting himself from distractions, highlighting the pervasiveness of the issue.
- He played poker on his phone while watching TV, eventually feeling the urge to play poker even when not watching TV.