Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age

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Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age
by Maggie Jackson
from Prometheus Books

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Distracted
  Scary book, but definitely true. Definitely worth the read time. I actually felt bad when I got distracted away from reading the book.

• too disorganized, too long, too many other sources quoted
  While I find the topic of the book interesting, Jackson's writing is itself a product of the "age of distraction." It is poorly organized, going from one loosely connected anecedote/story to another without clear direction. She quotes so many other sources that it's difficult to find a sentence that isn't made up of bit quotes from various authors and experts. Many sentences are made up entirely of a quote here from this person followed by a quote there from that person. Jackson also reiterates the same... more info

• Insightful Book
  I recently read "Distracted" and found it insightful in its conclusion. It certainly makes a case for the dangers of the many distractions (in particular electronic) we encouonter in our incresingly complex modern world. The potential for impacting our ability to think, focus and make rational decisions maybe seriously being underestimated. I would expect we might see more detailed research that might help provide additional insights and guidance for better adaptation. In particular, Buddhist meditation... more info

• Attention span builds cultures, connections and social structure
  Attention span builds cultures, connections and social structure - yet it's something lacking in the modern world where multitasking is a given. DISTRACTED: THE EROSION OF ATTENTION AND THE COMING DARK AGE examines the nature of attention, its impact, and its erosion in the modern world, offering a history and analysis which will appeal to college-level collections strong in either health or social issues. Chapters consider awareness, focus, and how they affect the hallmarks of achievement.
  

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