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		yellow_lead on Dec 26, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 88% of Americans use a second screen while watchin... I think our brains have gotten so dopamine-wired that our attention span has suffered. I am reading Digital Minimalism which touches on this a bit, but I'd be interested to know if there are any rigorous studies relating to this topic.

Aaronstotle on Dec 26, 2019 | [–]

I can feel my brain being caught in a fog as my attention span has dropped drastically due to the over-stimulation. I'm going to start leaving my phone at home a few days a week and meditate in the mornings to improve on myself.

kilroy123 on Dec 26, 2019 | [–]

Oh absolutely. IMO - If you're _not_ like this that's a clear advantage at work.

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