# Briefing Chat: Can't focus? It's not your attention span, it's your notifications

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Podcast: [Nature Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nature-podcast-836788)
Published: 2026-05-08T15:01:17+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/nature/episodes/briefing-chat-cant-focus-its-not-your-attention-span-its-you
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## Resource

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