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Why social media is reshaping how we think and focus

I used to read books and have long thoughts but now I think in Twitter-sized chunks and I feel like I'm losing the ability to concentrate on anything complex.

Laozi
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The medium of constant brevity rewires our capacity for sustained reflection and deep thought.

Worth thinking about

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