In this episode of "Unsolicited Advice," Joe Folley explores the pervasive "focus crisis," detailing how factors like information overload, phones, stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep contribute to declining attention spans. He argues that this decline threatens not only productivity but also our ability to act virtuously, form meaningful relationships, learn effectively, and experience profound states of absorption. Drawing on philosophy, spirituality, and empirical evidence, Folley advocates for a renewed appreciation of focus as a "transcendent skill" essential for individual well-being, community building, and societal advancement, urging listeners to prioritize concentration in their lives. The podcast also includes a promotion for Ground News, a service designed to combat information overload by providing unbiased news coverage.
