In Stolen Focus (2022), author Johann Hari delves into the pervasive issue of our dwindling attention spans, a problem he himself experiences as he struggles to concentrate on anything beyond Twitter and online news. Over three years, he investigates the root causes of this global attention crisis, which not only hinders our individual progress but also prevents us from collectively addressing humanity's most pressing challenges.
Johann Hari is a British journalist, author, and public speaker who has dedicated his career to exploring some of the most pressing issues of our time. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1979, he grew up in London and graduated from King's College, Cambridge, with a degree in Social and Political Sciences.
Hari began his career as a journalist for The Independent and has since written for various publications, including The Guardian, The Huffington Post, and The New York Times. His investigative journalism and thought-provoking articles have garnered international attention and sparked important discussions around topics such as mental health, addiction, and the attention crisis.