Stolen Focus by Johann Hari In Stolen Focus, Johann Hari explores why so many people today struggle to concentrate, think deeply, and stay present. Rather than blaming a lack of willpower, he argues that our ability to focus is being undermined by powerful external forces—from social media and constant notifications to workplace pressures, poor sleep, pollution, stress, and the fast-paced design of modern life. Drawing on interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, and other experts, Hari explains how attention has become a valuable commodity in the digital age. He shows how technology companies and economic systems are designed to capture and hold our attention, making distraction a feature rather than a bug. The book also examines broader factors affecting cognition, including childhood education, diet, environmental toxins, and chronic stress.
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