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Stolen Focus
In an economy that profits from distraction, protecting your attention becomes an act of resistance.
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| Author | Johann Hari |
| Year | 2022 |
The Book in 3 Sentences
- My attention (or lack thereof) isn't just a personal problem. Johann Hari makes the case that many of us struggle to focus because our environment—from technology to work culture—is designed to constantly interrupt and distract us.
- Attention is more than a productivity issue. When we lose the ability to focus deeply, it affects our relationships, creativity, learning, and even our ability to participate thoughtfully in society.
- Hari encourages simple personal changes like protecting time for deep work, getting better sleep, and spending less time online, while also arguing that we need broader changes in technology, workplaces, and culture if we want to reclaim our attention.