The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish Are we too busy to pay attention to life?
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Mar 30, 2016 AI Snips
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Constant Engagement
- Modern life allows constant brain engagement with no breaks, unlike the past.
- This is because technology allows us to keep our brains engaged with no breaks if we want to.
Connectivity Urge
- Jeff Annello observed a girl checking six social media services in minutes after landing.
- This behavior mimicked a smoker's urge after being restricted, highlighting the addictive nature of connectivity.
Dare to be Different
- People are unwilling to be different by disconnecting.
- Disconnecting disrupts the network's homeostasis, leading to a response from others who are still connected.