Smartphones destroyed attention spans. Didn’t just distract us — they rewired us

Steven
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:29:27 +0000
Science & Technology

Every swipe, notification, and short video conditions the brain for speed and novelty. We’ve replaced deep focus with constant context switching. The moment things slow down, we reach for stimulation.

It’s not that we can’t pay attention anymore — it’s that we’ve practiced not doing it. One scroll at a time.