Wharton professor on the challenges of resisting distraction at work or school

Angela Duckworth, explains how phones and laptops can distract students at school in this clip from the This Week in Business podcast, part of the Wharton Podcast Network.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Angela Duckworth breaks down what really happens when schools crack down on student phone use and why teachers are largely relieved. Drawing on data from over 100,000 educators, she explains how stricter policies can boost focus while revealing how laptops create their own hidden distractions. The conversation goes beyond the classroom, connecting constant device use to shifts in social behavior and student wellbeing. She also makes the case that small, local choices by schools and parents can meaningfully push back against these trends.

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