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Published Aug 4, 2022

707: Johann Hari | Why You Can't Pay Attention—And What to Do About It

Johann Hari delves into the crisis of stolen focus, examining how societal structures, technology, and sleep deprivation cut into our ability to concentrate, and offers strategies to reclaim our attention from social media's negativity bias and disruptive sleep patterns.

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- How long should you sleep?
  Asked by 383 people
- Why is bright light at night bad for sleep?
  Asked by 379 people
- How can I improve my focus?
  Asked by 355 people
- How does caffeine affect sleep?
  Asked by 144 people
- How can I improve focus?
  Asked by 118 people
- How much sleep do I need?
  Asked by 100 people
- How to focus
  Asked by 91 people
- How does technology shape our lives?
  Asked by 84 people
- Why is sleep important?
  Asked by 83 people
- What are the problems with social media and smartphones?
  Asked by 77 people
- What do experts say about improving focus?
  Asked by 72 people
- How can I improve focus and concentration?
  Asked by 72 people
- How does light affect circadian rhythms?
  Asked by 61 people
- How important is sleep?
  Asked by 50 people
- How does social media impact social behaviors?
  Asked by 44 people

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