From the pianoforte to the smartphone, each wave of tech has sparked fears of brain rot. But the problem isn’t our ability to focus—it’s what we’re focussing on.
In a sense, what attention alarmists seek is protection from a competition that they’re losing.
That can only lead to dangerous places. Like The Three Stooges…
EDIT: sigh Guess I’m the only one who caught the Short Circuit reference… r/fuckimold
Wise guy huh :)
Where is Phaelan?