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Designed to Distract: The War on Your Attention | Kaan Gölcükçü | TEDxYaşamTasarımSchools

This TEDx talk by Kaan challenges the idea that we have short attention spans, arguing instead that our focus is being deliberately hijacked by a system designed to manipulate and monetize our time. Through humor and sharp critique, he explains how digital platforms shape not just our habits, but our identities. Rather than advocating for a tech-free life, Kaan offers practical tools—like digital consent, notification fasting, and embracing boredom—to help us regain control. The central message: focus is no longer just discipline; it’s a radical act of resistance in a world designed to distract us. Kaan Gölcükçü has achieved several victories in school contests such as football, dodgeball, and basketball. He can play the piano by ear. He has a deep interest in cinema and possesses incredible knowledge about filmmaking. He speaks English fluently. Last year, he took part in the Alanya Municipality Theatre’s play. He is also interested in writing his own scripts. Among his friends and family, he is known for his witty, humorous, enthusiastic, and wise personality This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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