Order of Man RICHARD RYAN | Guarding Your Mind in a Digital World
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Feb 17, 2026 Richard Ryan, author and entrepreneur focused on cognitive fitness and digital detox, shares ways to guard attention in an attention-eating world. He outlines screen time audits, digital detox strategies, and why AI and algorithms erode focus. Short, tactical discussions cover delayed gratification, accountability, addictive app patterns, and rebuilding mental friction to protect clarity and resilience.
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You Are The Product Of Attention Markets
- Tech platforms monetize attention, so if you don't pay, you become the product.
- Algorithms favor negativity because threat signals keep people engaged longer.
Audit Screen Time Like A Financial Statement
- Run a screen-time audit for a month and extrapolate across years to see lifetime cost.
- Use a deathbed thought exercise to decide if that time aligns with your values.
Protect Cognitive Fitness From AI Ease
- AI may cause cognitive atrophy by removing friction and thinking practice.
- Preserve cognitive fitness just like physical fitness by doing hard thinking tasks.
