Digital Minimalism for Students: Reclaiming Your Attention Span | Ultra Learn
Let's be honest. Your attention span is shot. You can't watch a 20-minute YouTube video without speeding it up to 2x. You check Instagram while Netflix is buffering.
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Deep Work—the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task—is becoming a superpower because nobody else can do it.
The Theory of "Attention Residue" | Ultra Learn
Every time you switch tabs, part of your brain stays on the old tab. If you check email every 5 minutes, you are effectively operating with 20% of your IQ.
Using Technology to Fight Technology | Ultra Learn
It sounds counterintuitive, but you can use software to cure your software addiction.
Ultra Learn's "Monk Mode" Philosophy | Ultra Learn
We built Ultra Learn to be boring on purpose.
- No flashy notifications.
- No social feeds.
- Just you and your knowledge.
When you enter a "Flashcard Session," the interface takes over. There are no sidebars. This is forcing single-tasking. You are retraining your brain to do one thing for 30 minutes.
The Dopamine Detox via Quizzes | Ultra Learn
Instead of getting dopamine from a Like, get it from a "Correct Answer." It satisfies the same itch (reward seeking) but directs it towards growth, not consumption.
Key Takeaway: Reclaim Your Brain | Ultra Learn
Reclaim your brain. It is the most expensive hardware you own.
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Next Reads for Deep Work | Ultra Learn
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