Honestly with Bari Weiss Your Attention Didn't Collapse. It Was Stolen.
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Apr 27, 2022 
Join journalist Johann Hari, author of Stolen Focus, as he dives into the alarming effects of technology on our attention spans. With startling stats on screen time, he reveals how our focus hasn’t collapsed—it’s been stolen. Hari discusses Elon Musk's control over Twitter and its implications for society. He shares insights from over 200 experts, advocating for digital detoxes to reclaim genuine human interaction. The conversation highlights the cycle of distraction and sleep disruption while emphasizing the need for accountability in tech usage.
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Graceland Trip
- Johann Hari describes a trip to Graceland with his godson, illustrating the pervasiveness of technology.
- His godson, despite agreeing to disconnect, remained glued to his phone, highlighting the struggle with attention.
Tech Cleanse and Relapse
- Hari's personal tech cleanse in Provincetown temporarily improved his focus, but the effect was short-lived.
- He realized individual efforts are insufficient; systemic change is needed to address the attention crisis.
Smartphones vs. TV
- Unlike TV, smartphones encourage constant multitasking, leading to cognitive degradation.
- This constant switching of focus has a significant cost, impairing memory, creativity, and increasing errors.
