Casey Schwartz, author of Attention: A Love Story, joins us talk about her journey with Adderall addiction; how social media technology influences our attention and behavior; internet reactivity and mob “justice”; psychedelics and their impact on attention; the deeper philosophy of what attention is; and why attention matters.   For links to Schwartz's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind149   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***     SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M     Episode Breakdown What if that final rug comes up from under us The beginnings of Adderall addiction The Adderall promise and of the attentional expectations of the modern world Adderall does not increase attention, not really If attention isn’t focused concentration then what is it? Is there such a thing as natural attention? Social media turning us into reactive children Bonding by bullying through canceling, Casey’s journey of watching her father get swept up in the metoo movement The difference between justice and vengeance, redemption, and a lack of much-needed nuance Adderall addiction in the age of technological onslaught How what we attend to changing the meaning landscape of our lives The deeper philosophy of what attention is, and why attention matters Where you put your attention is how you live your life Psychedelics and attention; how psychedelics alter how we attend to life Attention, prayer, and the discovery of divine A personal trip report of Vyvanse vs Adderall Attention: A Love Story and social links   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/