The Mental Breakdown

Our Shrinking Attention Span

The Mental Breakdown

Show Notes

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss possible explanations for our shorter attention spans, as well as strategies for reducing their influence.

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