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The beginning of the article mentions a few examples of distractions. So much of the modern web is developed by people who've made a scientific study out of ga
by rkagerer 5y ago
The beginning of the article mentions a few examples of distractions. So much of the modern web is developed by people who've made a scientific study out of gaming your emotions and vying for your attention.
Focus is a priceless resource.
When I need to put my head down and concentrate, I try to shut off distractions. Like many developers I know, sometimes it means I gravitate to working late at night when the rest of the world leaves me alone.
- JKCalhoun 5y ago> So much of the modern web is developed by people who've made a scientific study out of gaming your emotions and vying for your attention. I just figured it was an evolutionary (sort of Darwinian) march to where we are now. Throw enough stuff at the wall and you'll quickly find what sticks. But to be sure, when I saw I was wasting away flipping through the 100 or so cable TV channels (around about the year 1999 or so) I cut the cord. Of course, the web was not nearly as intoxicating then. I have the new cord around my neck now.