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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Attention Epidemic: Reclaiming Focus in the Digital Distraction Age - Johann Hari

from A New Way of Being

Do you find it increasingly difficult to maintain your attention for extended periods? Whether it's reading a book, watching a film, or even engaging in conversation, the ability to focus seems to be slipping away. This phenomenon is one of the biggest challenges of our times, and there's no denying the significant impact of handheld digital devices. Just take a look around - the majority of people on a train platform are glued to their phones. But what's the big deal? The capacity to pay attention is fundamental to a good life and high performance. The author of Stolen Focus Johann Hari explains more🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-courseFull Episode with Johann on Stolen Focus: https://pod.fo/e/16ffd3My links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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