LFPWLI: Why You Can't Pay Attention and What To Do About It with Author Johann Hari

 

In this episode, Mathew and Johann discuss the flow state, the myth of multitasking, and how a lack of attention and focus breaks down the ability to achieve goals and feel fulfilled. Johann tells us how his experiences give him a unique perspective on helping others learn from their own pain. They also discuss the changes childhood has undergone in recent years and how mainstream parenting styles are actually increasing the damage to attention. Johann finishes with tips for how parents can help their children and gives resources to learn more. 

 

Johann Hari is an author whose Ted Talks have been seen by more than 70 Million people (so far). He has written 4 books: Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions, Chasing the Scream, God save the Queen, and most recently Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. Johann Spent 3 years researching this book which aims to understand the causes and outline solutions to the attention crisis we find ourselves in. 

 

“You aren't a machine with broken parts. You are an animal whose needs are not being met”

 

In this episode, you'll hear: 

The Flow State: what it is, how it feels, why it’s so important, and how to get into it

The science behind why multitasking is not possible and why trying it is harming us 

Tips for what parents can do to help protect and restore their children's attention 

 

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Resources:

8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Professor Earl Miller

Let Grow

 

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Additional Credits:

LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson