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Johann Hari

Rediscovering Control in an Age of Distraction and Profit

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Author: Johann Hari

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780593138519

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/06/2022

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: Cause One: The Increase in Speed, Switching and Filtering
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Chapter 2: Cause Two: The Crippling of Our Flow States
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Chapter 3: Cause Three: The Rise of Physical and Mental Exhaustion
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29:26
Chapter 4: Cause Four: The Collapse of Sustained Reading
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Chapter 5: Cause Five: The Disruption of Mind- Wandering
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Chapter 6: Cause Six: The Rise of Technology That Can Track and Manipulate You (Part One)
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Chapter 7: Cause Six: The Rise of Technology That Can Track and Manipulate You (Part Two)
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Chapter 8: Cause Seven: The Rise of Cruel Optimism (or: Why Individual Changes are an Important Start, But Not Enough)
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Chapter 9: The First Glimpses of the Deeper Solution
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Chapter 10: Cause Eight: The Surge in Stress and How It Is Triggering Vigilance
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26:21
Chapter 11: The Places That Figured Out How to Reverse the Surge in Speed and Exhaustion
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Chapter 12: Causes Nine and Ten: Our Deteriorating Diets and Rising Pollution
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34:07
Chapter 13: Cause Eleven: The Rise of ADHD and How We Are Responding to It
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Chapter 14: Cause Twelve: The Confinement of Our Children, Both Physically and Psychologically
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Who should listen Stolen Focus

"Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari is an essential listen for anyone struggling with distraction in today’s fast-paced world. This audiobook is particularly beneficial for professionals seeking to enhance productivity, educators aiming to improve student engagement, and individuals curious about the impact of technology on attention. Additionally, it appeals to those interested in understanding the deeper societal issues surrounding focus and concentration, while offering practical strategies to reclaim one’s attention in a landscape filled with constant interruptions.

3 quotes from Stolen Focus

  • "The problem is not in our brains, but in our environment. We need to reclaim our focus by changing the world around us."
  • "Distraction is not just a personal failing, it’s a collective crisis that requires collective action."
  • "To truly regain our focus, we must prioritize deep work, cultivate attention, and reconnect with our sense of purpose in a distraction-laden age."

Author : Johann Hari

Johann Hari is an award-winning British journalist and playwright known for his incisive commentary and engaging storytelling. Formerly a columnist for The Independent and the Huffington Post, his work has been featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times, The Guardian, and Ha'aretz, among others. Hari identifies as a "European social democrat," advocating for a balanced approach to markets and strong democratic institutions. He frequently contributes as an arts critic on BBC Two's Newsnight Review and serves as a book critic for Slate. Recognized as one of the most influential figures on the left in Britain, he has also been acknowledged as one of the twenty most influential gay individuals worldwide. Though his career faced challenges in 2011 due to scandals involving plagiarism, he has continued to impact the discourse on important social issues through his writing and activism.