The Interrupted Life: The Meaningless Distractions of Modern Living
In the age of distractions, attention is a luxury
Modern life is an endless cycle of distractions and meaningless tasks. The demands on our time can quickly overwhelm us and leave us feeling depleted and disoriented.
Joe Kraus, the founder of Excite, JotSpot, and DigitalConsumer.org, explains:
“We are creating and encouraging a culture of distraction where we are increasingly disconnected from the people and events around us, and increasingly unable to engage in long-form thinking. People now feel anxious when their brains are unstimulated.”
In pursuit of meaning and efficiency, life can quickly become a battle to overcome distractions, from the mundane to the more extreme.
With so many distractions competing for our attention, our ability to sustain focus and attention can be reduced, making it difficult to fully engage with experiences and appreciate their meaning and significance.
In our increasingly urbanised and tech-driven world, we find ourselves disconnected from nature and the natural world.
