Attention is hard to come by when you need it most.
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In 2022, my colleague Megan Garber reflected on my interest in the trade: “Too often, I find myself mindlessly clicking on alluring headlines. Then I read it and felt sorry,” she wrote. “I paid attention. I want my money back immediately.” Attention is too easy to give up. And it’s hard to get when you really need it. Maybe you’re trying to get work done but your kids are too busy. of you running around Or your habit of scrolling through social media makes it feel impossible. sit down with a book
Immersion: When one feels truly immersed in a project or art. They will come out the other side feeling like they lived their life a little more. Today’s newsletter rounds up some books and movies for you to obsess over—or if you’re just desperate for attention spans. To entertain you in a short period of time
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Seven books that will make you put down your phone
By Bekah Valkes
These names are intended to catch the reader’s attention without realizing it.
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Six critically acclaimed films with short running times
By Stephanie Bai
Bring back the 90 minute movie
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The Great Fracture of American Interests
By Megan Garber
Why is resisting distraction one of the fundamental challenges of these times?
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P.S.
I recently asked readers to share photos of something that sparked a sense of awe in the world. “After playing a round of golf” in Colorado, 62-year-old Kevin Fraser wrote, “A fellow golfer and I were enjoying a beer. When I noticed the whole room turned orange,” “I turned around and saw this beautiful sunset.”
I will continue to present your answers in the coming weeks.
— Isabel
