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Average person's attention span for a single screen is 47 seconds , down from 2.5 minutes in 2004 .
Shifting attention is an evolutionary feature, not a bug, experts say.
Experts say you can improve your attention span with a few simple steps.
Set a timer and work on something for 25 or 30 minutes before taking a five-minute break.
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