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Philip Lorenzo
2 days ago1 min read
Mishaps of not paying attention
Bats can distinguish two grades of sandpaper whose grains differ by half a millimeter, but will also plow headlong into a newly installed...
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Philip Lorenzo
Dec 61 min read
What is Mental Fatigue?
If you had a job that involved lifting heavy objects, there would likely be legal guidelines for your employer to follow to ensure your...
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Philip Lorenzo
Nov 221 min read
Digital Distractions Realized
Richtel's 2010 warnings about digital fragmentation have proven prophetic. Constant digital stimulation has indeed rewired human...
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Philip Lorenzo
Nov 151 min read
Beyond Distraction
Distractions are often ways we try to escape discomfort—whether physical, emotional, or existential. The mind, influenced by these...
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Philip Lorenzo
Nov 81 min read
Be a Chooser, Not a Picker
The way attention is managed can either alleviate or exacerbate the paradox of choice. By strategically directing attention to...
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Philip Lorenzo
Nov 11 min read
Olympic Athletes and Their Focus of Attention
Olympic athletes know that focus is everything when competing at the highest levels. Research from UNLV’s Professor Gabriele Wulf reveals...
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Philip Lorenzo
Oct 251 min read
Attention and Mental Control
In "Attention and Mental Control," Carolyn Dicey Jennings illustrates that philosophers and cognitive scientists approach attention...
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Philip Lorenzo
Oct 111 min read
The Attention Arms Race
The concept of attention as a scarce resource has evolved dramatically since Herbert Simon's 1971 insight. In today's digital age,...
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Philip Lorenzo
Oct 41 min read
Why We Get Distracted When We're Trying to Concentrate
Ever tried not to think about something, only to have it consume your thoughts? Daniel Wegner's famous "white bear" experiment explains...
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Philip Lorenzo
Sep 271 min read
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking,...
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Philip Lorenzo
Sep 201 min read
Your autopilot mode is real
The brain's "autopilot" mode, controlled by the default mode network (DMN), allows us to perform routine tasks without conscious effort,...
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Philip Lorenzo
Sep 131 min read
Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance
"There are times—not just in emergencies—when consciously choosing not to pay attention to real information serves a useful purpose. An...
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Philip Lorenzo
Sep 61 min read
The Battle for Attention
In our fast-paced digital age, the battle for attention intensifies. Studies show declining reading comprehension and concentration,...
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Philip Lorenzo
Aug 301 min read
Attention Management: The Key to Meaningful Productivity
Attention management involves focusing on the right tasks at the right times for the right reasons, rather than obsessing over how to...
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Philip Lorenzo
Aug 161 min read
Attention and the Focused Life
The American dream is no longer just to get rich quick, but also to enjoy doing it, the new captains of industry offer various...
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Philip Lorenzo
Jul 261 min read
How Attention Works
The present-day problem of distractions is multifaceted, stemming from the digital environment, work settings, and personal habits....
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Philip Lorenzo
Jul 191 min read
Cluttered Mind
Jonah Lehrer's 2010 critique of Nicholas Carr's "The Shallows" remains pertinent in 2024. Lehrer's concerns about technology's impact on...
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Philip Lorenzo
Jul 121 min read
What is your attention worth?
Your attention is a precious, finite resource that shapes your identity and is heavily sought after by tech giants and advertisers....
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Philip Lorenzo
Jul 51 min read
The pricing system for the marketplace of ideas
The economics of attention has evolved from ancient rhetoric to the digital age. In classical times, orators used verbal techniques to...
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Philip Lorenzo
Jun 281 min read
The attention span myth
The attention span myth, claiming humans now focus for only 8 seconds, arose from a misinterpreted 2015 Microsoft Canada report. This...
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