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Why sustained attention feels impossible after years online

I tried to read a book for an hour without checking my phone and my mind felt like it was crawling out of my skin

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Constant task-switching and micro-stimulation can rewire neural pathways in ways that make sustained focus feel uncomfortable rather than natural.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The internet — origin story and examined present?”

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