Paying Attention in the Digital Age
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[intro music] [typing noises] [rocket blasting-off sound] Sometimes the simplest questions have the most amazing answers. And if that rewarded you, great- [bunch of people talking at once] When we go online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s like a really fun cocktail party, only everyone’s trying to get your attention at the same time. In a world full of distractions, how do we figure out what to pay attention to? I know I’m not the only one who sometimes feels like- [people yelling] [explosion noise] I mean, you have to wonder, are our brains really ready to deal with… all of… this?! Sherry Turkle says that these little boxes have created a world where we are alone, together. People are wired ALL the time, texting while they’re driving, or walking, while they I...
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[intro music] [typing noises] [rocket blasting-off sound] Sometimes the simplest questions have the most amazing answers. And if that rewarded you, great- [bunch of people talking at once] When we go online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s like a really fun cocktail party, only everyone’s trying to get your attention at the same time. In a world full of distractions, how do we figure out what to pay attention to? I know I’m not the only one who sometimes feels like- [people yelling] [explosion noise] I mean, you have to wonder, are our brains really ready to deal with… all of… this?! Sherry Turkle says that these little boxes have created a world where we are alone, together. People are wired ALL the time, texting while they’re driving, or walking, while they I...
