I also recommend listening to Ezra Klein's interview with Cal Newport, author of "Deep Work", a great book about the importance of focused attention on hard pro

I also recommend listening to Ezra Klein's interview with Cal Newport, author of "Deep Work", a great book about the importance of focused attention on hard problems mentioned in another HN comment - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/vox/the-ezra-klein-show/e/cal-newport-on-doing-deep-work-and-escaping-social-media-49878016 http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/vox/the-ezra-klein-show/e/ca.... I've always been a huge proponent of technology, but not unlike hard drugs or alcohol, I've noticed my addiction to news (and previously, social media) has absolutely affected my productivity and attention span to the point where I've had to make some rather drastic changes to regain my ability to focus.