The Future of Attention

The Future of Attention

Attentional Inheritance

Why younger generations struggle more with technology

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Gloria Mark
Jul 03, 2026
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Imagine that you’ve been invited to a friend’s home. The front door is open so you let yourself in and announce yourself. As you walk towards the living room, you see your friends and their two children, all staring downward. Everyone seems equally absorbed. You figure that they’re all reading books, but as you enter…

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