Inside the Cortex

What Has Your Attention?

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Your attention might not be as much under your control as you think.

In this episode, we explore why your brain is drawn to novelty, notifications, and constant stimulation—and why multitasking can feel productive even when it isn't.

So when you reach for your phone without thinking, ask yourself: Did I choose to give this my attention, or did something choose it for me?