Quand tout nous disperse, comment retrouver l'harmonie ? | Benjamin Perrier | TEDxIESEGParis

Attention Span & Digital Distraction - A 2015 study claimed human attention span is 8 seconds, less than a goldfish's 9 seconds, but this is an oversimplification [1] - The digital world, filled with notifications and social media, contributes to a perceived attention deficit [3] - Social media algorithms prioritize user reaction over user pleasure, potentially leading to filter bubbles and echo chambers [10][11][12][13] - Excessive social media use provides instant gratification, making it harder to focus on long-term goals [16][17][18] Music & Cognitive Function - Music stimulates cognitive functions like empathy, attention, and memory [24] - Music can enhance mental abilities such as creative thinking and stress management [25] - Music can trigger both intellectual and emotional memories, creating a virtuous cycle between emotions and music [25][26] - Music engages brain areas responsible for emotions, reward systems, and motivation [26] Strategies for Focus - The speaker used listening to the first 15 minutes of a Dua Lipa album daily for over 5 years to improve focus and writing [20][21][22] - Music can serve as an emotional anchor, connecting the present with memories and emotions, helping to manage distractions [31] - The speaker suggests using music to resist the pull of social media distractions [33]