Johann Hari
Our shrinking attention spans are not a personal failure but a systemic crisis fueled by modern technology, stress, and poor lifestyle habits.
Multitasking is a harmful myth because rapidly switching between tasks severely degrades cognitive performance and memory.
Technology platforms use sophisticated algorithms to intentionally hijack our attention and maximize their advertising profits.
Chronic stress and physical exhaustion force the brain into a state of hypervigilance that prevents deep thought.