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TEC144: With so many beeps and dings from our devices, Dom, Fr. Andrew, and Pat discuss the distraction problem and strategies for mitigating them, including in our prayer lives. Plus Google locking down files; Facebook live chat support; and the internet’s effect on our memory.

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Links for this episode:

• Ping. Ding. Chirp. Notifications Are Driving Us Crazy. | Wall Street Journal
• Nebraska State Patrol apologizes for late night emergency alert error
• Google Drive could soon start locking your files | TechRadar
• Facebook finally has live chat support for people who are locked out of their accounts – The Verge
• The internet is tricking our brains

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