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This is one of the best examinations of attention across personal, societal, and physiological issues that I have found. Goes beyond the superficial and digs into things like diet, stress, sleep, and pollution. I disagree with the place that the author takes some of these points but the foundation of what’s presented is phenomenal.What is within is one of the better examinations of the larger societal changes and problems facing us today. And while it’s viewed through the lens of “attention“ it’...
I did not finish this book. The chapter on ADHD is ableist nonsense and the author cherrypicks information from doctors and scientists to match his confirmation biases. The author insinuates that ADHD is caused by environmental factors, can be eliminated by changing the environment (spoiler: it can't) and implies that medicating people for ADHD is dangerous. He doesn't mention neuro-diversity, dopamine, or executive function. Yes, strategies for managing ADHD symptoms do help people with ADHD an...
I don't disagree with the general theme about distraction. Unfortunately, this book is itself an example of that restless unproductiveness. The author literally flies all around the world to talk to various people, presumably to gain insights he could have gotten by sitting still and reading some books. This is particularly annoying because one of the main reasons he gives for why we need to pay attention more is to deal with big complex problems like global warming. He does comment on this cont...
I Took Back My FocusThis book is another life-changing read. SynopsisA very good book on focus, the ills of social media and digital devices, and how to reclaim your life and focus. What I LikedI found this book an excellent book that detailed and parallelled the philosophy behind Tristan Harris of The Social Dilemma fame. Similar BooksI recommend a few companion books to read alongside this book. They are:Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing...
I read this book—and Hari’s other popular book, Lost Connections—before I realized that he has a somewhat checkered past as a journalist. I loved Hari’s writing, and he can certainly weave together compelling interviews to craft a strong argument. His books are a breeze to read. But once I Googled him, it really soured the experience of this book for me. I found myself constantly skeptical of Hari’s claims, unsure of how much I could believe and how much was distorted to fit the author’s narrati...
Very enjoyable read, interesting studies to reflect on how we are losing focus more and more as when are overloaded with information
This an easily accessible book about focus and attention. Of course we know a lot of the answers ourselves - we let ourselves get distracted by our devices and struggle to achieve flow. Cut out the notifications, sleep your minimum of 8 hours a night, eat right - and this will help somewhat. However, we are up against big tech, who want us addicted and keeping updated, and in order to this, also radicalize and polarize us. So you're not to blame that you can't concentrate, you are a victim. That...
An overall great read on the study of focus. It is quite refreshing to read this one at a slow pace while absorbing each chapter and frankly, I think it is one of the main points of the book as well: To maintain one’s focus through reading, without distractions in a world full of noises and flooded information.The book certainly reasonates a lot with a recent documentary which I have seen, namely The Social Dilemma. Thus, I would suggest other readers check it out, if you have yet to do so and a...
