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Just Beings

Johann Hari on finding focus in the modern world

Sep 20, 2022
43:51

Are you finding it harder and harder to focus? If so, it’s not your fault—and you’re certainly not alone. When we’re striving for positive change, whether in our personal lives or on social issues, being able to remain focused on our goals is key. But a multitude of factors in our modern world are making it ever more challenging for us to do so. In this week’s episode, New York Times best-selling author Johann Hari joins Melanie to discuss his own personal journey to find his focus, what he discovered when he investigated the causes of the issue for his book Stolen Focus, and the steps we can all take toward regaining control of our own attention.

Learn more about Johann Hari’s book Stolen Focus at stolenfocusbook.com.

Discover his other work at johannhari.com

Check out the work of the Center for Humane Technology at humanetech.com

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This episode was edited by Andrew Sims.

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