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The Distracted Mind
The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World | Adam Gazzaley, Larry D. Rosen
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"Brilliant and practical, just what we need in these techno-human times."--Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise HeartMost of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask -- read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen -- a neuroscientist and a psychologist -- explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related -- referred to by the authors as "interference" -- collide with our goal-setting abilities. We want to finish this paper/spreadsheet/sentence, but our phone signals an incoming message and we drop everything. Even without an alert, we decide that we "must" check in on social media immediately.Gazzaley and Rosen offer practical strategies, backed by science, to fight distraction. We can change our brains with meditation, video games, and physical exercise; we can change our behavior by planning our accessibility and recognizing our anxiety about being out of touch even briefly. They don't suggest that we give up our devices, but that we use them in a more balanced way.
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MommyOfTwo
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Trying to start my blanket for #BlanketAndABookExchange and finally starting Stranger Things and found myself sucked in instead of crocheting. #Distracted

blithebuoyant I was JUST at Michael's buying yarn for #blanketandabookexchange 😂 7y
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Aswenson
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I work in ed tech, I have ADHD (runs in the fam), so I'm very interested in this topic. Ironically my mind wanders while I'm reading it because it's so "technical" and "sciency." (I hate myself for use by that word. ?)
I'm really hoping the biological breakdown of how our brains work starts translating into info more applicable to my interests. I'm a selfish reader.
*I AM finding an appreciation for how AMAZING our brains are though.

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Aswenson
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A gas main leak at the secondary school, no school for students and staff grades 7-12? Why, I just don't know what I'll do at home by myself all day! 😋📚

PurpleyPumpkin Nice. Enjoy!👍🏽 8y
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Balibee146
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Still in a bit of a slump....the antics of the oldest child and the 'Velcro' Vizsla are not helping lol.......

SoniaC Super cute! 8y
Megabooks I love vizslas!! If I ever got a big dog, one would be near the top of my list! 8y
KarenUK That face! 8y
LeahBergen ❤️❤️ 8y
Balibee146 @SoniaC @KarenUK @LeahBergen thanks!! @Ebooksandcooks Vizslas are such an awesome breed and I will always share my life with at least one :-) 8y
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GardenJess
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Currently keeping me sane while prepping Thansgiving. Excellent audio presentation. Hope y'all have a great day!