The Future of Attention

The Future of Attention

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The Future of Attention
The Future of Attention
We are so bored in an information-overloaded world

We are so bored in an information-overloaded world

It's about turning emptiness into purpose

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Gloria Mark
Jan 11, 2025
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We live in an era of both abundance and emptiness. Despite being surrounded by endless entertainment options, people feel more detached than ever before. Surveys reveal that boredom has increased over the years, especially among young people. A large-scale study of 106,784 students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades found that boredom has su…

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