There’s a lot of scare-mongering around technology at the moment, particularly from people who want to sell clicks and thrive on economics of fear. However, the truth is this: there is no mind control. Our brains aren’t being hijacked. We need to put the microscope on ourselves when examining this issue. We go to great lengths to avoid sitting alone with our thoughts or dealing with internal discomfort. If we want to avoid distraction, we can’t just throw our phones away or go on a digital detox; we need to deal with the psychological reasons we’re looking for distraction in the first place. Check out my recent feature in Guardian News & Media UK at the link in the comments on this topic. After reading, please be sure to share your thoughts below! #Indistractable #Tech #GuardianUK #HumanBehavior …see more