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The Psychology of your 20s

194. Are our attention spans getting shorter?

May 10, 2024
46:21
Snipd AI
Explore the reasons behind declining attention spans in the digital age, from social media to COVID lockdowns. Learn about tips for regaining focus and concentration, and how overstimulation and ADHD diagnoses are on the rise.
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  • Constant stimuli from technology impact attention span.
  • Environmental factors like stress and burnout affect focus.

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The Impact of Technology on Attention Span

In the podcast, the speaker delved into the impact of technology, particularly social media and smartphones, on our attention spans. Highlighting how constant stimuli and information overload have led to difficulty in staying focused for sustained periods, the podcast discussed how our brains crave novelty and stimulation, making it challenging to resist distractions. The speaker emphasized the design of social media apps to keep users hooked and how our brain's automatic responses to notifications contribute to the struggle in maintaining attention.

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