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Attention Span: Chapters 2-4
Attention Span

Attention Span: Chapters 2-4

"When our attention is goal-directed, we can act purposefully."

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Hello readers,

In this week’s reading, Dr. Gloria Mark walked us through the types of attention (and why they all matter), why we have trouble focusing when using our devices, and the pernicious effects of multitasking all day long.

In this week’s recap, I’ll highlight what I found most interesting as well as offer a few personal reflections of my own a…

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