Short attention spans in the digital age from "summary" of The Long and the Short of It by Graeme Donald
In our fast-paced digital world, where information is constantly at our fingertips and distractions are abundant, it is no wonder that attention spans have become shorter. The ease of access to a vast array of content means that people are often jumping from one thing to the next without fully engaging with any one piece of information. The internet has conditioned us to seek out quick hits of information, scrolling through social media feeds and clicking on hyperlinks that lead to even more content. This constant barrage of stimuli has made it difficult for many to focus for extended periods of time on a single task or topic. The rise of smartphones and other portable devices has only exacerbated this issue, as people are constantly checking their devices for updates, notifications, and messages. The constant notifications and alerts serve as constant distractions, pulling our attention away from whatever it is we were...
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