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Distracted From Meaning

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Author : Tiger C. Roholt
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-20

Distracted From Meaning written by Tiger C. Roholt and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-20 with Philosophy categories.

When our smartphones distract us, much more is at stake than a momentary lapse of attention. Our use of smartphones can interfere with the building-blocks of meaningfulness and the actions that shape our self-identity. By analyzing social interactions and evolving experiences, Roholt reveals the mechanisms of smartphone-distraction that impact our meaningful projects and activities. Roholt's conception of meaning in life draws from a disparate group of philosophers - Susan Wolf, John Dewey, Hubert Dreyfus, Martin Heidegger, and Albert Borgmann. Central to Roholt's argument are what Borgmann calls focal practices: dinners with friends, running, a college seminar, attending sporting events. As a recurring example, Roholt develops the classification of musical instruments as focal things, contending that musical performance can be fruitfully understood as a focal practice. Through this exploration of what generates meaning in life, Roholt makes us rethink the place we allow smartphones to occupy in the everyday. But he remains cautiously optimistic. This thoughtful, needed interrogation of smartphones shows how we can establish a positive role for technologies within our lives.

The Distracted Mind

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Author : Adam Gazzaley
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2016-09-16

The Distracted Mind written by Adam Gazzaley and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-16 with Psychology categories.

A “brilliant and practical” study of why our brains aren’t built for media multitasking—and how we can learn to live with technology in a more balanced way (Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart) Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask—read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen—a neuroscientist and a psychologist—explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related—referred to by the authors as “interference”—collide with our goal-setting abilities. We want to finish this paper/spreadsheet/sentence, but our phone signals an incoming message and we drop everything. Even without an alert, we decide that we “must” check in on social media immediately. Gazzaley and Rosen offer practical strategies, backed by science, to fight distraction. We can change our brains with meditation, video games, and physical exercise; we can change our behavior by planning our accessibility and recognizing our anxiety about being out of touch even briefly. They don't suggest that we give up our devices, but that we use them in a more balanced way.

Wayward Distractions

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Author : Justin Thomas McDaniel
language : en
Publisher: National University of Singapore Press
Release Date : 2021-10-15

Wayward Distractions written by Justin Thomas McDaniel and has been published by National University of Singapore Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-15 with categories.

A collection of essays engaging with Buddhism in Thailand and the virtues of distraction and variety within the materialist turn in studies of religion. In Thailand, Buddhism is deeply integrated into national institutions and ideologies, making it tempting to think of Buddhism in Thailand as a textual, institutional, cultural, and conceptual whole. At the same time, religious expression in the country reflects anything but a single order. Often gaudy, cacophonous, variegated, and jumbled, diversity and apparent contradiction abound. A more open engagement with Buddhism in Thailand requires a willingness to be distracted, to step away from received hierarchies and follow the intriguing detail in the ornate design, the odd textual reference, and to prefer "thin description" over a search for meaning. Justin McDaniel's well-known book-length writings in Buddhist and Theravada studies cannot be fully understood without taking into account his shorter writings, what he calls his wayward distractions. Collected together for the first time, these essays cover subjects ranging from ornamental art to marriage and emotion, the role of Hinduism, neglected gender and ethnic diversity, Buddhist inflections in contemporary art practice, and the boundaries between the living, dead, and undead. These writings will be of importance to students of Theravada and Thailand, of religion in Southeast Asia and more generally, of the materialist turn in studies of religion.

Distracted From Meaning

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Author : Tiger C. Roholt
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-20

Best Books For English One Word Substitution Better Your English Improve Your Word Power

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Author : PALLAVI BORGOHAIN,HARMIK VAISHNAV,SUBHASH JAIN
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2022-09-21

Best Books For English One Word Substitution Better Your English Improve Your Word Power written by PALLAVI BORGOHAIN,HARMIK VAISHNAV,SUBHASH JAIN and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-21 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Best Books for English: ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION/BETTER YOUR ENGLISH/IMPROVE YOUR WORD POWER by Pallavi Borgohain; Harmik Vaishnav; Subhash Jain: This remarkable trio of books offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing English language skills, focusing on vocabulary enrichment and effective communication. From finding the perfect one-word substitutions to mastering English fluency and improving word power, these books serve as invaluable resources for language learners, professionals, and anyone seeking to excel in English. Key Aspects of the Book "Best Books for English: ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION/BETTER YOUR ENGLISH/IMPROVE YOUR WORD POWER": One Word Substitution: Pallavi Borgohain's book is a treasure trove of concise and accurate one-word substitutions for various expressions, helping readers to communicate more precisely and effectively. Better Your English: Harmik Vaishnav's book is a comprehensive guide to improving English language skills, covering grammar, vocabulary, and communication techniques. It offers practical exercises and tips to boost overall language proficiency. Improve Your Word Power: Subhash Jain's book is a valuable resource for expanding vocabulary and mastering the use of words with nuance. Through engaging exercises and examples, it empowers readers to express themselves with eloquence and clarity. Pallavi Borgohain is an esteemed language enthusiast and educator with a passion for linguistics. Her expertise in language development and vocabulary building has led her to create the book "ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION," providing learners with a valuable tool to enrich their language expression. Harmik Vaishnav is a celebrated author and language coach who has dedicated his career to helping individuals better their English skills. His book "BETTER YOUR ENGLISH" is a testament to his commitment to empowering learners with the knowledge and confidence to communicate fluently in English. Subhash Jain is a seasoned linguist and educator known for his contributions to language teaching and learning. Through his book "IMPROVE YOUR WORD POWER," he aims to equip readers with a diverse and sophisticated vocabulary, enabling them to express themselves more effectively in both written and spoken English.

Indistractable

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Author : Nir Eyal
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-10-17

Indistractable written by Nir Eyal and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-17 with Business & Economics categories.

*As heard on Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO* 'A must-read' Mark Manson We are living through a crisis of distraction. Plans get sidetracked, friends are ignored, work never seems to get done. Why does it feel like we're distracting our lives away? In Indistractable, behavioural designer Nir Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving you to distraction. Empowering and optimistic, this is the book that will help you design your time, realise your ambitions, and live the life you really want. 'If you value your time, your focus or your relationships, this book is essential reading' Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind 'A guide to staying focused in an age of constant distraction' Guardian 'Exactly what most of us need in order to focus on what is important, rather than the dazzling, illuminated, unsatisfying distractions of modern life' Matt Haig 'Does exactly as it promises. Amazing' Chris Evans 'The best guide I've read for reclaiming our attention, our focus and our lives' Arianna Huffington

Stand Out Of Our Light

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Author : James Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-05-31

Stand Out Of Our Light written by James Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-31 with Computers categories.

Argues that human freedom is threatened by systems of intelligent persuasion developed by tech giants who compete for our time and attention. This title is also available as Open Access.

Distracted

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Author : James M. Lang
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2020-10-20

Distracted written by James M. Lang and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-20 with Education categories.

Keeping students focused can be difficult in a world filled with distractions—which is why a renowned educator created a scientific solution to one of every teacher's biggest problems. Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has ruined students' ability to focus. The logical response is to ban electronics in class. But acclaimed educator James M. Lang argues that this solution obscures a deeper problem: how we teach is often at odds with how students learn. Classrooms are designed to force students into long periods of intense focus, but emerging science reveals that the brain is wired for distraction. We learn best when able to actively seek and synthesize new information. In Distracted, Lang rethinks the practice of teaching, revealing how educators can structure their classrooms less as distraction-free zones and more as environments where they can actively cultivate their students' attention. Brimming with ideas and grounded in new research, Distracted offers an innovative plan for the most important lesson of all: how to learn.

Distraction

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Author : Damon Young
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-05

Distraction written by Damon Young and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-05 with Philosophy categories.

Most of us struggle with distraction every day: the familiar feeling that our attention is not quite where it should be. We feel it at work and at home and it can be frustrating and uncomfortable. But what is distraction? In his lucid, timely book, Damon Young shows that distraction is more than too many stimuli, or too little attention. It is actually a matter of value - to be distracted is to be torn away from what is worthwhile in life. And for Young, what is most worthwhile is freedom: not simply rights or legal liberties, but the capacity to patiently, creatively craft one's own life. Exploring the lives of such luminaries as Henri Matisse, Karl Marx, Seneca and Henry James, Young exposes distraction in work, technology, art, politics and intimacy. With warmth and wit, he reveals what is most valuable, and what is best avoided, in the pursuit of a life of one's own.

Improve Your Vocabulary

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Author : James Williams
language : en
Publisher: Lotus Press
Release Date : 2005

Improve Your Vocabulary written by James Williams and has been published by Lotus Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.

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