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Addicted to distraction: How our world is robbing our ability to pay attention

Life Examined

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The Decreasing Attention Span on Screens

Exploring the evolution of screen time and attention spans, from the initial use of stopwatches in 2004 to computer logging for accurate data. Discover how the average attention span on a screen has decreased from two and a half minutes to 47 seconds in recent years.

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