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The quote suggests that digital tools can hold our attention so strongly that they keep breaking our focus. It presents interruption as something built into modern tech use, rather than as a rare exception. The wording also implies that attachment to these technologies makes it harder to stay present and concentrated.
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Originally said in English.
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About Tim Ferriss
American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster
Timothy Ferriss is an American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster, and lifestyle guru. He is known for his 4-Hour self-help book series, including The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef. Those books made him widely known for advice on optimizing everyday life, though he has since reconsidered that approach. He has also supported scientific research into psychedelic treatments, extending his public work beyond the self-help genre.
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