What the Internet Does to Your Brain

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Thanks to neuroplasticity, our brains change their physical structures in response to the technologies we use... including the internet. Here's a look at the science behind how the internet changes our brains, and how using it is actually overwriting the structures that allow us to focus intensely and do deep work.

We'll also look at 10 different ideas for counteracting the internet's negative influences and reclaiming your attention.

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⏰Timestamps:
01:49 - Part 1: Our Tools Work on Us
06:24 - Part 2: Grabbing Our Attention and Scattering It
08:47 - Part 3: 10 Ideas for Reclaiming Your Attention

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