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A deadly wandering, a tale of tragedy and redemption in the age of attention, Matt Richtel

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A deadly wandering, a tale of tragedy and redemption in the age of attention, Matt Richtel
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eng
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Main title
A deadly wandering
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Matt Richtel
Sub title
a tale of tragedy and redemption in the age of attention
Summary
Examines the impact of technology on our lives through the story of Utah college student Reggie Shaw, who killed two scientists while texting and driving. Richtel follows Reggie through the tragedy, police investigation, his prosecution, and finally, his redemption. Due to his experience, Reggie has become a leading advocate against "distracted driving." Richtel interweaves Reggie's story with cutting-edge scientific findings regarding human attention and the impact of technology on our brains
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