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Defending distraction.

Home newselsewhereDefending distraction.

Defending distraction.

May 26, 2009 | elsewhere |
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Fascinating essay in NYT on the consequences of living in an age of perpetual distraction. The benefits of over-stimulation. Another addiction. via nyt [PR]

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