ABC News – Top stories ·general ·2 hours ago

Struggling to pay attention? Here's what's happening in your brain

Research shows that constant distractions negatively affect productivity and wellbeing, with attention spans dropping from two-and-a-half minutes in 2004 to 47 seconds today. Experts warn that modern technology exploits our attention, complicating multitasking and hindering personal relationships. Katherine Johnson from the University of Melbourne emphasizes the need to control our attention in an increasingly fragmented digital landscape.

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