Tag: Attention

Endless Scrolling Is Killing My Attention & Writing. So How Do I Transition Out Of Scrolling?

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Of late I've been struggling with what to write. An idea would grab my attention and sit for a day or two in my head, then suddenly disappear. That's rarely happened. Til now. Also, more often than before, I now find myself waiting until the night before my weekly blog deadline, sweating buckets just to … Continue reading Endless Scrolling Is Killing My Attention & Writing. So How Do I Transition Out Of Scrolling?

My Monday Metrical Musings #220

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Attention Stolen! Attention! Attention!We're not paying attentionTo the fact we're losing our attentionTo nefarious "focus thieves" out to stealAnd trade our attention Our times are being suckedInto an endless vortex of rushing Waves after waves spiralling spirallingWe've no time to pause and process what givesAnd what's being taken from each one of us Attention stolenConcentration … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #220

Stolen Focus — A Book Review With A Twist

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Since my last book review in July, I've not found the time, focus, or motivation to blog about an inspiring read. All that changed last week when I started reading Johann Hari's 2022 book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. I actually stumbled upon this book while researching a recent blog post where I … Continue reading Stolen Focus — A Book Review With A Twist

Where Should We Place Our Attention This Year?

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When it comes to getting my attention this new year, I want to make one thing absolutely clear. Right from the get-go. This year, I refuse to give more than a single minute of my attention to larger-than-life, supremely arrogant, deeply polarising, and morally reprehensible characters like Trump and Musk. You see, the fact isn't … Continue reading Where Should We Place Our Attention This Year?

My Monday Metrical Musings #169

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The New AI Skynet! Attention! Attention!The world's after yoursAre you ready to surrender?Too lateYou're already beyond cure! Attention! Attention!Noise and DistractionThey play on your sensesNever surrendering your position Don't think for a minuteThat they'll let you goThey've got Hotspots, AlgorithmsDid I mention Artificial Intelligence? I know you think you're above it allAny time you wish, … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #169