MANY of us have some sense of what an “attention span” is. We may even be quietly convinced that ours is shorter than it used to be. The idea that it is harder to concentrate today than it was in the past is insidious, supported by anecdotal evidence – and probably our own experience – of being distracted by our personal devices, as well as creeping disquiet about our mounting reliance on technology in general. …
Technology
Attention Span review: A welcome injection of evidence
Gloria Mark has studied distraction since 2004. Her first book is a valuable guide to how to balance work and well-being in a world increasingly dependent on tech
By Elle Hunt
11 January 2023