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May 27
27m 50s

The Comfort Trap: Hijacked Minds

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About this episode
In this chapter, Jeff explores how the attention economy hijacks our ancient stress systems, fracturing our focus and damaging our health—unless we deliberately unplug and reset.

This is the third installment in our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair! By the end, you will be empowered with ways to extend your healthspan, rekindle your vitality, and age well.

Read the full text of this series on Jeff's Substack: https://jeffkrasno.substack.com/

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