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The brain "cleans" itself during sleep; without it, focus fails.

Johann Hari’s Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again explores why our collective attention span is collapsing. Hari argues that our inability to focus isn't a personal failing; it is the result of external forces "stealing" our concentration. 🧠 The Central Thesis Johann Hari - Stolen Focus- Why You Can't Pay A...

Legislation that prevents employers from emailing staff after work hours. The brain "cleans" itself during sleep; without it,

Allowing the brain time to daydream to foster creativity. Systemic Changes The brain "cleans" itself during sleep

Immediate focus on a specific task (e.g., reading this list).

Using apps like "Freedom" to lock yourself out of the internet.

Forcing tech companies to move to a subscription or public-utility model.