Metacognition Part 10: The Economics of Attention = The Thieves Stealing Your Focus

1. In Part 10 of the metacognition series, columnist Lee Seon-yeong introduced the factors that steal focus and methods for restoring attention.
2. Citing research by a team led by Professor Gloria Mark, the column reported that screen focus time fell from 2 minutes 30 seconds in 2004 to 47 seconds in 2024.
3. The column proposed a 47-second observation method, a 2.5-second gatekeeping technique and a 23-minute protection strategy, and the next instalment will cover a metacognition checklist.

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