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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: It’s not just you – everybody is finding it hard to concentrate.
Chapter 3: Apps and digital platforms are addictive on purpose, not by mistake.
Chapter 4: Algorithms favor outrage instead of unity.
Chapter 5: Stop multitasking – restoring focus means finding flow.
Chapter 6: We really can reclaim our attention.
Description
Stolen Focus (2022) begins with author Johann Hari experiencing a common problem: his attention span is diminishing. He can’t seem to focus on much outside of Twitter and online news. Over three years, Hari tries to identify the root causes of this problem. He uncovers a collective attention crisis that’s affecting the entire globe. From social media to the culture of productivity, Hari identifies the culprits behind our stolen focus – and wonders if, and how, we can claim it back.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone who feels like they just can’t concentrate the way they used to
- Multitaskers with brimming to-do lists who still feel like they don’t get much done
- Anyone scrolling through social media while they’re reading this!