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“Digiphrenia”—the way our media and technologies encourage us to be in more than one place at the same time.” quote by Douglas Rushkoff
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“Digiphrenia”—the way our media and technologies encourage us to be in more than one place at the same time.”

Douglas Rushkoff

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Source Book: Program or: How to Survive the Digital Age, 2010

Our media and tech split attention, making us feel present in multiple places simultaneously.

In simple terms: Technology divides focus across many places.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and limit multitasking.

Themes

attention technology identity stress fragmentation

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • remote work
  • social media scrolling
  • online meetings
  • multitasking in daily life

Key Concepts

digital media cognitive overload presence identity crisis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does constant switching affect your sense of self?
  • What strategies help you stay present?
A Different Perspective

Balancing many demands can reduce depth of experience.

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