Our attention is being mined by technology the same way oil was mined in the 20th century.
TRISTAN HARRIS
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You don’t have a time problem. You’re likely exhausted from managing your energy like a machine and your attention like it’s unlimited. The real issue? You’ve never been taught how to design your focus. Here is a breakdown in an unconventional way.
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