Podcast 353: Why you can't pay attention + how to think deeply again (with Johann Hari)

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari about his incredible new book Stolen Focus , why our inability to focus, think deeply and pay attention has dramatically decreased, and what we can do about this as individuals and as a society. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-cant-pay-attention-how-to-think-deeply-again-with-johann-hari Get Johann's book here: stolenfocusbook.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: - immi: Visit immieats.com/drleaf to try immi’s delicious, low carb, plant-based and fiber-rich ramen! -Splendid Spoon: Get started and save $35 on your first order of delicious plant-based meals at SplendidSpoon.com/DRLEAF —that's only $6.66 per meal! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:10 Johann Hari’s fascinating history 4:40 The power of curiosity 6:05 What is happening to our attention spans & why it is becoming harder and harder to focus 6:50 The different factors affecting our ability to pay attention in the modern world 12:38 Why Johann decided to write Stolen Focus 21:00 Pathologizing the individual versus dealing with social problems 21:30 How the business model behind modern technology & social media is designed to steal our attention 36:00 The power of working together to change society 40:30 Why we all need to read more 49:00 What is happening to children’s attention & focus 51:50 Why children need to play Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com ! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.