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The Invisible War for Your Mind: Why You Can’t Focus and How to Fight Back
Self Improvement
4 min read
Md. Abdur Rahman Dec 05, 2025

The Invisible War for Your Mind: Why You Can’t Focus and How to Fight Back

We are currently fighting an "invisible war" where tech giants recruit top neuroscientists to hijack our most valuable resource: our attention,. By manipulating psychology through specific color choices and infinite scrolling (the "Novelty Bias"), platforms like Facebook and Google keep us addicted, reducing our average attention span from 2.5 minutes to just 50 seconds,,. This constant distraction creates ADHD-like symptoms and prevents us from finding true happiness, which comes from deep engagement or "Flow",. To reclaim our lives and succeed in the age of AI, we must implement "Deep Work" strategies—focusing on preparation, performance, and preservation—to rebuild our ability to focus intensely