In this episode, I narrate the second essay in my series The Disappearing Art of Deep Learning.

Rewired Minds explores how digital technologies are reshaping our kids' habits of attention. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and education, I examine the crisis of embodiment - what it means when learning becomes increasingly detached from the physical, lived experience that once grounded it.

This episode asks: What do we lose when screens mediate our classroom experiences? And how might we reclaim depth, presence, and wholeness in an age of distraction?

The Decline of Deep Attention

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of digital distractions on modern education. With over a decade of experience as an educator, I reveal how the rise of smartphones and digital tools has transformed the classroom, undermining focus and deep learning. We delve into the 'Marketplace Mirror' model and its implications, drawing on alarming statistics and cognitive theories to highlight the long-term consequences of a tech-driven educational approach. This episode raises crucial questions about the future of learning and human development in a digitally dominated world.

00:00 The Digital Invasion in Classrooms
01:41 The Marketplace Mirror Model
02:08 The Decline of Deep Reading
02:53 Cognitive Overload and Academic Performance
03:56 The Downside of Digital Tools
04:43 Redefining Educational Spaces
05:59 The Broader Cultural Shift
07:39 The Renaissance Humanist Model vs. Marketplace Mirror Model
08:02 The Future of Education and Human Development
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