Books and screens
Aeon Essays • 2/19/2026 – 2/20/2026
Summary
The article titled "Books and screens" by Carlo Iacono discusses the issue of focus, suggesting that the inability to concentrate is not a personal failing but rather a design problem. It argues that the solution does not involve eliminating screen time.
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