Published Feb 11, 2022
It's Not Your Fault You Can't Pay Attention. Here's Why.
Ezra Klein and Johann Hari delve into the factors undermining our attention spans, from nutritional deficiencies to the decline of childhood free play, and highlight systemic solutions to counteract technology's harmful effects on focus.
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