This is what the internet does to your brain.
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Күн бұрынHere's a look at the science behind how the internet changes our brains, and how using it is actually overwriting the structures that allow us to focus intensely and do deep work.
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@HumansOfVR 5 жыл бұрын
*_The internet isn't inherently good or bad, It's our relationship with technology that has become toxic_*
@ShemarMooresmores 5 жыл бұрын
Britney Spears - toxic
@mattspaulding4912 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, too bad the internet is set up like a casino, so at the very least the internet is coercive toward a negative usage.
@BUJU2007 4 жыл бұрын
The internet has the capability to be great but is intended to be subversive.
@bloo1697 Жыл бұрын
Lies.
@justhattie2055 3 ай бұрын
@@ShemarMooresmores Ngl the starting of the song sounds like a jojo opening
@yu-files 5 жыл бұрын
This was probably one of your best edited videos Tom, and the content was on point and just really relevant. Tell the team good job 👍
@jeffreyliu7394 5 жыл бұрын
except there were no llamas
@1026JMS 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreyliu7394 but there was a flying hammer.
@KabuProd 5 жыл бұрын
NOOO THE LLAMA AND TRANSITION MUSIC ARE GONEE 😭😭😭
@mossmoss2019 5 жыл бұрын
rip
@renel8964 5 жыл бұрын
RIP llama
@Heroltz998 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe the llama is just on a vacation? Fingers crossed.
@PaPCrypto 5 жыл бұрын
@@Heroltz998 Keep em crossed, you might be surprised.
@akbarhidayat5755 5 жыл бұрын
I'm always sleepy when the llama came in
@TimeFliesTimeManagement 5 жыл бұрын
I love it! Spend time reading a book to RE-TRAIN your brain to focus on a single task... So powerful as it's so COUNTER-INTUITIVE! People will argue it's a complete waste of time, but imagine what you can achieve on the LONG RUN by having a well trained high performing brain completely FOCUS on ANYTHING you do! Well done dude!
@jeremaiabourghs9331 5 жыл бұрын
deep!
@benoitteleph1914 5 жыл бұрын
Very counter-intuitive indeed!
@TimeFliesTimeManagement 5 жыл бұрын
@@jeremaiabourghs9331 that's right, so many other examples of counter-intuitive things that are ultimately good for productivity.. like planning, meditation... that ultimately make you more productive
@dannygomez9675 5 жыл бұрын
@@TimeFliesTimeManagement agreed
@FlamingBasketballClub 5 жыл бұрын
What's your channel about?
@richarddavenport6335 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas, absolutely love the new editing!
@ZacharyLaid 5 жыл бұрын
The internet has brought our attention span down to the level of a goldfish.
@Thomasfrank 5 жыл бұрын
That's unfair to the goldfish
@kraziivan_ 5 жыл бұрын
I think it's lower tbh.
@noname-rj7dx 5 жыл бұрын
According to my professors (I study online communications), it has gotten shorter than that already. And good luck trying to capture the attention of someone my age, Gen z has been trained to filter and reevaluate attention claimers for most of our lives.
@noname-rj7dx 5 жыл бұрын
@Anonymously Anonymous I don't know that movie, but how is thecooment disgraceful to those people? (I am genuinely trying to learn here, not a troll)
@noname-rj7dx 5 жыл бұрын
@Anonymously Anonymous thanks for the explanation :) Have a nice day too
@LonnieHarger 4 жыл бұрын
I’m convinced that the internet has had a detrimental effect on my memory both long term and short term.
@clairepimpa 5 жыл бұрын
So so glad you took a vacation. Your eyes are actually smiling, didn't see that in a while. And the video is great!!
@VascoBreitenfeld 5 жыл бұрын
Probably one of your best yet Tom, great job, the content really inspired me to make changes especially regarding my dektop/ homescreen layout
@njrom 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing job Tom, I love you exploring new methods in editing and just letting the creativity flow!!
@aniketrahane6800 5 жыл бұрын
I’m really liking this new style. The humor is very engaging. Nice video!
@Ratchet2022 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Thomas Frank. This is a God-send. I got this internship recently for a well-respected government tech agency, where I’m required to read through these long, jargon-heavy software engineering requirements documents. I ended up yelling at myself while driving recently because yet another day of inefficiency went by where I couldn’t focus for long. I thought to myself that I remember being able to focus a lot better in high school. “Why can’t I now?” I believe we’re close to the same age. I’m 26. So I grew up with the same experience that you did as you described. This video came out in a timely manner for me. I am sure with this knowledge I will be able to work on focusing on long-term items again. I believe that we can get better at anything with practice, and this video helped scientifically confirm for me what is going on. Have a great day, Isaiah
@Ghosttommy416 5 жыл бұрын
Got distracted minutes into the video that says it all lol
@stevencaruso825 5 жыл бұрын
~Once we started tracking time, that all changed~ But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked.
@yansolajeje9272 5 жыл бұрын
Not funny... Nice try though
@ShemarMooresmores 5 жыл бұрын
Azula - nice try, silly zuko
@aezexa 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao ngl he had us in the first half
@tristanfeinauer 5 жыл бұрын
Was just watching your podcast with Martin about using productivity tips to improve your life.Enjoyed it!
@rebekahnappa8302 5 жыл бұрын
I haven't watched your videos in a while but I'm so glad I stayed subscribed. I got the notification for this video and thought, "Yeah, I better watch this." So glad I did. I see tools in here that can definitely help put some organization in my life (and control). The whole concept of Top-Down Control and Bottom-Up Control was never introduced to me before but makes so much sense. This channel is awesome. I know it's focused on college students but I graduated over 2 years ago and I, obviously, still find some great advice from this channel. Thanks!
@nomoiman 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Thomas, and I really appreciate all the suggested tools! Happy to be subbed
@profilname123 5 жыл бұрын
Great job Tom. I've been watching your videos for a long time and it is cool to see your progression. I could definitely feel the creative and deep thought that went into this. Particularly with your voice inflection and editing. Also, I liked the whiteboard :-)
@gamergrill9629 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! You make good points, and the editing is very good too. Thanks for making this! :D
@AddittiAgrawal 5 жыл бұрын
the filming and editing of your videos is always on point ahh
@jasonbrooks1897 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This has been an ongoing problem with me and I will definitely take your advice and focus my brain. Great video and even better content
@trentonrothan9724 5 жыл бұрын
The full screen too worked really well for me. I saw one video and started thinking about while you were talking. This too can help limit distractions in the future, by making sure I don't click on video after video. Good job.
@FilipCodes 5 жыл бұрын
Love the vid. Keep up the good work!
@stereotype.6377 5 жыл бұрын
Probably my new favorite video of yours and on KZfaq overall. I was glad my deep longterm concentration isn’t entirely doomed and I’m maintaining them apparently. Thank you a lot, good sir.
@Sawaedo 5 жыл бұрын
AMAZING VIDEO!! Just with the quality and the animations, You deserve my like!!
@yesno-mi7lu 5 жыл бұрын
Wow your videos are really helpfull and really well edited
@eljazzmusic1939 5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always on point...Thank you for this one👍
@claudiumihai7269 5 жыл бұрын
I never do this, but I just wanted to thank you for the awesome content you keep putting up. You have thoroughly helped me overcome a lot of myself I didn't like and I always find useful information on your website and channel. From starting to use Brilliant, to getting my Rocketbook, to reading (and re-reading and listening on Audible to) the Power of Habit, I can honestly say your channel has subtly but significantly changed my life for the better. I deeply appreciate what you do.
@sararueda7979 4 жыл бұрын
Hello, Tom. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I must say that this video is by far the best. It was pretty detailed and enlightening, I enjoyed it very much.
@ThoughtProvokingVlogs 5 жыл бұрын
I love the direction this channel is going with the editing! 👌
@Dai.97 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video..one of the best in your channel..i thoroughly enjoyed watching bro..so practical and informative..I like the fact that you make timely videos that meet the current needs..keep up the good work..God bless you and your work🙏 Thank you..from Nagaland, India
@MaskedInWonderland 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooooo much for the practical tips!
@Color.supply 5 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, and I'm glad you do what you do. Thanks for all of your work, your research, your presentation, your advice. It means so much to so many people.
@GerardoBecerra597 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, you really topped yourself with this one, Tom. And I also liked the new style way more.
@abhiramiprabakar7067 4 жыл бұрын
Quality Content. Just amazing. Can't even imagine the amount of research work you've went through.
@ShaileshDagar 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas, I think this is your best video I've ever seen. Thanks for the all the tool recommendations, man.
@inspiredby-sx7wy 2 жыл бұрын
Very well done and helpful!
@desij7106 5 жыл бұрын
I read the Attention Merchants for a project in school and I think it would make a really interesting video or podcast discussion. It kinda seemed to fit in the whole topic of this video and I thought you and Martin may like it 💕. Awesome video! I was surprised it was so long (pleasantly of course). It must’ve taken along time to make but it definitely payed off!
@victorias252 4 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, as well as your free book :) thank you so much 🙌🏻
@pandamamoosshhhshek9512 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas. Your content is always precise and relevant. ❤❤❤
@Ninkira 5 жыл бұрын
Omg BIG THANKS on all of the tips at the second half, I use KZfaq for specific work triggers in the morning- like meditation and reference videos, but I hateee seeing the sidebar during this time. Godsend
@kwikkerb08 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Useful Info!
@itsFarhan 5 жыл бұрын
I like how I was on full screen and just as I was about to leave full screen and go to another tab you're like "watch youtube videos in full screen" lol This video was super informative, and super helpful. I actually really enjoyed the engaging editing and the longer, video essay style of it. I liked that this video was like a one-stop shop explaining the context, effects (with backing evidence), and solutions.
@weeneon7434 5 жыл бұрын
Love your vids! Keep up the good work!! :D
@iarroganti 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I have been recommending The Shallows to people for years now. Since you mentioned the mapping issue, I am thinking that you have read The Glass Cage as well, and I would love to see a video for that one too.
@marym1352 4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel
@jwho4273 5 жыл бұрын
How can we take you seriously when you are the best violin player we've never heard? Sick violin btw!
@martywilsonlife 5 жыл бұрын
His technique is exquisite!
@TobiasMoes 5 жыл бұрын
I saw that Dashlane promotion coming :) Nice transition thought. Really great video!
@jonaseason3981 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!
@bobjoe6342 5 жыл бұрын
Hey thomas just want to say that your videos are amazing I love each and every video that you make thank you so much you're one of the youtubers that really effects the lives around you I dont knos if anyone else says this but man you are a rockstar seriously keep up the good work my god :) !!!!!!
@krishna1292 5 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@johnpeterchua6148 5 жыл бұрын
This is so important. Thank you! :)
@riteshparmar9794 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for delivering this information.
@stevencaruso825 5 жыл бұрын
"Never gonna give you up" while talking about forgetting or keeping skills. Nice
@devynthurman8444 5 жыл бұрын
Hardcore Rickroll
@JordonDev 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly his point, never giving up the internet, we are clinged to it
@mb26158 5 жыл бұрын
I'm liking your use of props!
@ordowaid.2665 5 жыл бұрын
great video!!
@thealchemist6858 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much ! Learning English + learning new skills !
@pooja05rejoice 5 жыл бұрын
It was extremely helpful, I didnt know about the "Reader mode" .. I refer to lot of technical web tutorials, and I was wishing if there was a a pure layout dedicated to only the content instead of adds and other disturbances .. Thank you so much :)
@AngelMartinez-tt1hc 5 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there by having the card pop ip when you were talking about distractions... You got me!
@tuckercoffin2164 5 жыл бұрын
When I clicked on this video and saw that it was 17 minutes long, I actually decided to watch it on fullscreen. I do that every now and then when I feel too overwhelmed by the internet. It is funny that you also suggested doing that. It makes sense. I miss the times when I could focus on one thing and I didn't have to multi-task or be aware of everything that was happening in the world. I am trying to get back to such a life. I was glad that you had read and mentioned "The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains". It is a great book. I am tired of being distracted all the time. I miss being fully engaged in something or reflecting on life and the universe. I always feel like I am running out of time nowadays and I am certain this is because of our minds getting distracted all the time. I used to even be afraid to turn on the wifi on my phone because I'd get bombarded by notifications. After deactivating notifications, my phone is more bearable, but still toxic. I may sound like an old person now, but I feel so sorry for the generation that may never experience boredom the way we used to before smartphones started having such a great impact on our lives.
@renanvid3114 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect video
@vedranstefanovic7727 5 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Thank.
@adamdf101 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas. Thanks for the videos! Could you do a day in the life video? Keep putting up good content! Cheers!
@Anna_Helena 4 жыл бұрын
I‘ve been searching for a video like this for so long.
@sparshgakhar3017 5 жыл бұрын
Great video man,thanks!You got a like
@LightBoltProductions 5 жыл бұрын
Quality video man.
@Einsteinnr2 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! 😁😁😁
@OrenMilman 5 жыл бұрын
A great video, IMHO. Thanks!
@rodrigodemarchi1184 5 жыл бұрын
The Sherlock home scene cracked me up and thanks for showing your bedside table clock, I've been wanting to know which one u use for a loooong time
@dean6046 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas! You're the man
@roman_art 4 жыл бұрын
oh my god,thank you sooo much for this CSS thing,this is awesome
@gabsta123 5 жыл бұрын
I really love the light in your videos !!!
@williamherlicq8558 5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video, thanks. I think meditation can also help with this because the goal is to train your brain to focus on something (usually your breath) for a period of time
@SebastianGarcia-go4tx 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, really impressive. I loved the content
@evans527xXx 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas Frank you are awesome!
@rebeccapatten8364 5 жыл бұрын
your best vid yet!
@marjoleinvlogs676 5 жыл бұрын
I love those silly edits in-between that you don't even notice and you go back like "wait, what?" Like you playing your guitar as a violin with a ladle xD
@GeekyMino 5 жыл бұрын
I've watched youtube on full screen only if I was watching nba highlights or coding tutorials. I just cleaned up my chrome view. I really loved the video and the content you make on consistent basis. Keep up the good work.
@monkiram 5 жыл бұрын
6 in 6, we the north!
@osse1n 5 жыл бұрын
*All humanity created for productivity is for responsible usage.* As soon as we start to abuse those tools - we have crossed the line and essentially started toying with our emotions. Using wisely - benefits you in every way.
@adriangribincea5918 5 жыл бұрын
You have made a nice video as always and the topic is very important, especially for younger generations. I hope they will teach this kind of stuff at school one day.
@arunsammitpandey86 5 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video.
@BioStock08 5 жыл бұрын
A well written informative book feels great on the brain.
@dianaayt 5 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video. 17 minutes that felt like 5! I used to read a lot when I was little and I didn't have internet around and now, as a teen, I find it harder to rear for long periods of time without getting bored or tired! When I was little I wpould spend a whole afternoon reading and now after 1, 2 hours I'm tired. Fortunally, i've been trying to do it more often and in hard places to do it like in the bus (always so laud) and now i feel likei can concentrate a lot better and even on the studies!
@tyler6859 5 жыл бұрын
This video is an absolute banger! Awesome editing, looks time consuming and we'll... What was I talking about?
@GamerInYourPocket 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video! I think I‘m damaged by the internet and need to apply some of your tips! Thanks!
@NoelleSam 4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome.
@MarchionessDarby62 5 жыл бұрын
You can also do some intense focus with audiobooks - when I go for long morning walks, I’m always reading, and I keep it only on one thing. Works great!
@michaelrumawas 5 жыл бұрын
Btw I can see the amount of work done in the script, bravo!
@vivianhir3930 5 жыл бұрын
Love that clip where your head is literally stuck into the screen.
@divaldorocha7837 5 жыл бұрын
@12note! Thomas Frank watch your videos man! Love you both! Really liked the tips. Already hid my favourite bar and watched the last half of the video in full screen! :D
@andrewbianchi1294 2 жыл бұрын
Ideas: 1. Promote the healthy ideas that build top-down attentional control. - Read more books (NOT summaries!) - Spend time working without the Internet - Have more in-depth in-person conversations. Go out to dinner with friends more often... either keep your phone in your pocket or don't bring it at all. - Watch more movies from start to finish. Don't have your phone on you. - Commit to longer periods of time doing one thing i.e. riding a bike or playing an instrument. - Use an app to gauge the time you spend on the internet and how it's distributed i.e. RescueTime, Android's Digital Wellbeing etc. 2. Make environmental changes that make it easier to shake bad habits. - Watch KZfaq videos in full screen only. - Read articles in reader mode. - Limit using the distraction-heavy parts of the internet for a certain time of day. You can gauge this by using a website blocking app i.e. ColdTurkey, Freedom, BlockSite, Android's Digital Wellbeing. - Use tools that make social media sites less distracting i.e. News Feed Eradicator for Facebook, Buffer for Twitter - Hide visual clutter on your desktop such as bookmarks bar, extension icons, and OS taskbar 3. HAVE PATIENCE!
@falco5429 2 жыл бұрын
Actually u can read on the internet
@emmymatt 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas is getting funnier.. Im glad XD XD
@weirdrage 5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking yesterday how I haven't had to write much for my jobs in the past few years and I was wondering if I would be any where as good as what I use to, also the same thing with critical thinking. This video came just at the right time, I still love to read, and watching TedTalks is a good way to learn new information while keeping a long focus.
@BuickGeek24 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with your 3rd point about going to do stuff with your friends more often, because it keep your social skill sharp. And like you said, whatever neural pathways that aren't used eventually disappear. Social interaction is very valuable
@Teggidy 5 жыл бұрын
The music is so good in this vid. Re-captures my attention so many times (I have 1209243834 tabs open)
@huseyinmantar1215 5 жыл бұрын
You are a legend bro, u cant even imagine how many lifes u just helped to get changed
@navaneethsv1641 5 жыл бұрын
I see a video only after asking my self is the video fun or informative. This video is definitely yes to both I have reduced my 10hrs a day internet usage to a 3 hrs. I hope this video also helps me as well
@katt.ta.ta.7651 5 жыл бұрын
Whay about using distractions to get a task completed. I just used your video not only to learn, But to battle through the mess in my kitchen and it was easy to get the task done and well started watching your video :).
@rishigameing3863 4 жыл бұрын
i was worried about the same thing "The Scattered Distraction" when i was in high school and college i used to watch 3 movies or read 30 pages without any mental exhaustion or on youtube i used to watch entire videos , but now there are 23 open tabs , twitter open on phone while listing to music , thanks for this much needed video.
@nclsrfn 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that newsfeed eradicator plugin for FB is genius, I used to skip the feed by just visiting "/notifications" or "/calendar", avoiding "home" or the f logo. Cool. Thanks.
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