Episode 175: An Interview with Dr. Gloria Mark
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In today’s podcast episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Gloria Mark. Dr. Mark has published over 150 papers in the top journals and conferences in the fields of human-computer interactions (HCI) and Computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW).
In a world where we’re expected to be available 24/7 in both our professional and personal lives, it can be hard to get over our FOMO and regain control of our attention span. Dr. Gloria is providing us with a deeper understanding of why we have such a hard time staying focused and how we can self-correct.
Join us as we discuss:
- The ways social media and modern entertainment are amplifying short attention spans
- How to shift effectively between tasks
- How to change your mindset around productivity and designing your day
- How to refuel your attentional resources
- Why you should schedule breaks and transition points
- How sleep ties into our attention span
- Whether or not you should listen to music or podcasts while you work
- What media multi-tasking is
- Whether Inbox Zero is a worthwhile goal
- How a cancer diagnosis transformed her relationship to time and productivity.
- The future of attention
Connect with Dr. Gloria Mark:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark
https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD
Resources:
https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418
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