In our hyperconnected world of endless notifications and digital distractions, Simone Weil's words ring truer than ever: "Attention is...

"In 1971, Herbert Simon, a professor of computer science and psychology at Carnegie Mellon, made a prescient prediction. “In an...

In a fascinating New Yorker piece, Nathan Heller explores our modern attention crisis through multiple lenses. From advertisers measuring...

Bats can distinguish two grades of sandpaper whose grains differ by half a millimeter, but will also plow headlong into a newly installed...

If you had a job that involved lifting heavy objects, there would likely be legal guidelines for your employer to follow to ensure your...

Richtel's 2010 warnings about digital fragmentation have proven prophetic. Constant digital stimulation has indeed rewired human...

Distractions are often ways we try to escape discomfort—whether physical, emotional, or existential. The mind, influenced by these...

The way attention is managed can either alleviate or exacerbate the paradox of choice. By strategically directing attention to...

Olympic athletes know that focus is everything when competing at the highest levels. Research from UNLV’s Professor Gabriele Wulf reveals...

In "Attention and Mental Control," Carolyn Dicey Jennings illustrates that philosophers and cognitive scientists approach attention...

The concept of attention as a scarce resource has evolved dramatically since Herbert Simon's 1971 insight. In today's digital age,...

Ever tried not to think about something, only to have it consume your thoughts? Daniel Wegner's famous "white bear" experiment explains...

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking,...

The brain's "autopilot" mode, controlled by the default mode network (DMN), allows us to perform routine tasks without conscious effort,...

"There are times—not just in emergencies—when consciously choosing not to pay attention to real information serves a useful purpose. An...

In our fast-paced digital age, the battle for attention intensifies. Studies show declining reading comprehension and concentration,...

Attention management involves focusing on the right tasks at the right times for the right reasons, rather than obsessing over how to...

The American dream is no longer just to get rich quick, but also to enjoy doing it, the new captains of industry offer various...

The present-day problem of distractions is multifaceted, stemming from the digital environment, work settings, and personal habits....

Jonah Lehrer's 2010 critique of Nicholas Carr's "The Shallows" remains pertinent in 2024. Lehrer's concerns about technology's impact on...