The Knowledge Project

Are we too busy to pay attention to life?

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Mar 30, 2016
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INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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