“I realized that the collapse in reading books is in some ways a symptom of our atrophying attention, and in some ways a cause of it. It’s a spiral – as we began to move from books to screens, we started to lose some of the capacity for the deeper reading that comes from books, and that in turn, made us less likely to read books.”
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Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again
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Johann Hari
Johann Hari is a British writer known for his critical analysis of global news and media influence. His work often focuses on social justice, mental health, and global political issues. more
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