[Spivak]

That's a bit reductionist. Like in a sense it's literally true but the constant availability of limitless entertainment for every level of "attention energy" has changed reward expectation for our brains. Like how modern candy flavor puts Necco's to shame.

I realize that my having ADHD kinda throws the whole "relatable personal anecdote thing" off but still. There are plenty of things I can focus on even to the point of not sleeping or eating. But I can't focus on music at all. Even in the absence of other stimulus or distractions I will drift into my own thoughts. Music is relegated to a background activity because it has to be layered with something else for me to be able to listen and not get bored.