Episode 175: An Interview with Dr. Gloria Mark

Apr 4, 2023

 

In today’s podcast episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Gloria Mark.  Dr. Mark has published over 150 papers in the top journals and conferences in the fields of human-computer interactions (HCI) and Computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW). 

 

In a world where we’re expected to be available 24/7 in both our professional and personal lives, it can be hard to get over our FOMO and regain control of our attention span. Dr. Gloria is providing us with a deeper understanding of why we have such a hard time staying focused and how we can self-correct. 

 

Join us as we discuss:

 

• The ways social media and modern entertainment are amplifying short attention spans 
• How to shift effectively between tasks 
• How to change your mindset around productivity and designing your day
• How to refuel your attentional resources  
• Why you should schedule breaks and transition points 
• How sleep ties into our attention span 
• Whether or not you should listen to music or podcasts while you work
• What media multi-tasking is
• Whether Inbox Zero is a worthwhile goal
• How a cancer diagnosis transformed her relationship to time and productivity. 
• The future of attention 

 

Connect with Dr. Gloria Mark:

 

https://gloriamark.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark

https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD

 

Resources:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418