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When Silent Mode Amplifies Digital Distraction

I keep my phone on silent during family dinner but I can feel it buzzing in my pocket and I lose track of conversations wondering what I'm missing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mere presence of connection possibilities fragments attention even when the technology is muted.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined technological life — intentional use?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.