Screening out consciousness
a life full of distractions is, at an individual level, diminished.
Johann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
switching to a "dumb" phone made me feel pretty dang smart
botharetrue.substack.com
if you feel less satisfied and connected to others than you did years ago—perhaps before getting your first smartphone, or before your working environment turned into a hyperconnected one—you’re not alone. Engaging in any dopaminergic habit suppresses activity in the brain’s calm network. In turn, this suppresses signals that we should stop working
... See moreChris Bailey • How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times
