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Social media apps are designed to keep us scrolling. Their algorithms prioritize "outrage" and "novelty" because that is how they maximize advertising revenue. 3. The Collapse of Flow States Johann Hari - Stolen Focus- Why You Can't Pay A...

We think we are multitasking, but we are actually "task-switching." Each time we switch, the brain reconfigures, lowering IQ and increasing mistakes. 2. The Surveillance Capitalism Model The Surveillance Capitalism Model Immediate focus on a

Immediate focus on a specific task (e.g., reading this list). with its constant pings and notifications

Using apps like "Freedom" to lock yourself out of the internet.

Consciously choosing to do one thing at a time.

A "flow state" is when you are so absorbed in a task that time disappears. Modern life, with its constant pings and notifications, makes entering flow almost impossible. 4. Physical Factors