Are Attention Spans Actually Decreasing? – Center for Brain, Mind, and Society
There is some evidence to suggest attention spans, on average, have been decreasing, but this may say more about our… read more
Why our attention spans are shrinking, with Gloria Mark, PhD [podcast] – American Psychological Association
These days, most of us live our lives tethered to our computers and smartphones, which are unending sources of distraction…. read more
Dear Atlas: How Do I Unplug on a Solo Trip? – Atlas Obscura
Aim to use your phone as little as possible—when dining solo, look around, journal, sketch, or read a book from… read more
Psychologists have figured out why you get so bored scrolling through TikTok and Instagram – Fast Company
A fear of missing out or looking for the next best thing is keeping us in unhealthy cycles. “Boredom is… read more
Would You Waste Less of Your Life Online If You Got Daily ‘Attention Receipts’? – 404 Media
“One interesting aspect of the receipt that participants seemed to enjoy was the ability to use the receipt as a… read more
You have one life. Do you really want to spend it looking at your phone? – The Guardian
There are many reasons that we’re tethered to our phones, but the one that I find the most infuriating is… read more
How to train your brain to increase your attention span – Fast Company
When we think about executive attention, one element of it that comes to mind is our “attention span,” which is… read more
The case for banning children from social media – The New Yorker
How you feel about all this will likely come down to whether you believe that social-media platforms are addictive products—like… read more
In Defense of the Landline Telephone – Lifehacker
I spend too much time looking at my phone. You do too. Everyone does. This is by design. A massive,… read more
Addictions and Compulsive Behaviors: Internet and Technology Abuse and Addiction Tests – Center for Internet and Technology Addiction
The potential for addictive and compulsive behavior is inherent to the human condition. We all have times in which we… read more