Episode · The Rich Roll Podcast · 2022-02-14
Books mentioned on Johann Hari On Why You Can’t Pay Attention (& How To Reclaim Your Focus)
We are living in a time of upgraded technology and downgraded humans. Our collective ability to resist distraction and sustain attention is in decline.
Rich Roll discussed Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari, Lost Connections by Johann Hari, and Stolen Focus by Johann Hari.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Chasing the Scream
Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari is a compelling exploration of the war on drugs and the true nature and roots of addiction.
Discussed“Johann's books include Chasing The Scream, which is about depression.”
Where to get it
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Lost Connections
Lost Connections by Johann Hari is a profound exploration of the underlying social and psychological causes of depression and anxiety, arguing that modern distress stems largely from a loss of meaningful human connections.
Discussed“Lost Connections, which explores the roots of addiction, and his latest Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention.”
Where to get it
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Stolen Focus
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari is a compelling exploration of how modern technology, social media, and contemporary distractions systematically degrade human attention spans.
Discussed“and his latest Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. Which is the basis for today's exploration”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“So, I wrote a book called Chasing The Scream and I gave a Ted Talk about this.”
“It's why in a way I think Stolen Focus needs to be put together with my previous book Lost Connections, and the one before that Chasing The Scream.”
“It's why in a way I think Stolen Focus needs to be put together with my previous book Lost Connections, and the one before that Chasing The Scream.”
“It's why in a way I think Stolen Focus needs to be put together with my previous book Lost Connections, and the one before that Chasing The Scream.”