Human Interest

Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming of the Dark Age

Maggie Jackson

About the Program

A Boston Globe columnist examines the phenomenon of attention - or lack thereof - in a culture she says is becoming more fragmented, despite the growing sources for social networking.  The author was the keynote speaker to kick off Education Week.

About the Authors

Maggie Jackson

Ms. Jackson writes the "Balancing Act" column for the Boston Globe.  Her work has also appeared in the New York Times.  She's author of "What's Happening to Home?  Balancing Work, Life and Refuge in the Information Age."


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Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming of the Dark Age

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Past Airings

  • Monday, November 9th at 4am (ET)
  • Sunday, November 8th at 8am (ET)
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