Ever wonder why we can't focus in today's world? In this video, we dive deep into the historical roots of our dwindling attention spans. From the rise of mass media to the relentless barrage of digital distractions, we explore how our ability to concentrate has been systematically eroded. Drawing inspiration from Neil Postman's "Amusing Ourselves to Death" and Nicholas Carr's "The Shallows," we uncover the forces that have stolen our focus and, more importantly, what you can do to reclaim it.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Amusing Ourselves To Death
2:56 The Shallows
5:12 The Solution
13:53 I'd Like To Leave You With A Quote
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