Distraction

I Want to Read More. So, Why Am I Sitting Here on Instagram?

Feb 26, 2026

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9 min read

I Want to Read More. So, Why Am I Sitting Here on Instagram?

Willpower, weed gummies, and the war for my mornings.

Blake Reichenbach

Distraction

The Rest Paradox: Why Scrolling Doesn't Restore You

Feb 19, 2026

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9 min read

The Rest Paradox: Why Scrolling Doesn't Restore You

Why your weekends feel wasted and what to do about it

Blake Reichenbach

Distraction

The Silence We've Lost: How Constant Audio Consumption Is Rewiring Our Brains

Feb 16, 2026

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12 min read

The Silence We've Lost: How Constant Audio Consumption Is Rewiring Our Brains

From podcasts while walking to music while showering, we've turned silence into something to avoid. The neuroscience suggests we're paying a steeper price than we realize.

Blake Reichenbach

Distraction

At 15, I Wrote an Entire Novel. Now I Can Barely Write for 30 Minutes at a Time.

Feb 12, 2026

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12 min read

At 15, I Wrote an Entire Novel. Now I Can Barely Write for 30 Minutes at a Time.

On Attention Attrition and the Decline of Deep Focus

Blake Reichenbach

Distraction

I Want to Read More. So, Why Am I Sitting Here on Instagram?

The Rest Paradox: Why Scrolling Doesn't Restore You

The Silence We've Lost: How Constant Audio Consumption Is Rewiring Our Brains

At 15, I Wrote an Entire Novel. Now I Can Barely Write for 30 Minutes at a Time.

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