A Better Way of Talking About Attention Loss
Economic models for contemporary attention-loss are cynical—and incomplete. It's time to talk about an "ecology of attention."
Attention
Why Are Some People Habitually Late?
There's no single root cause, but over-politeness, optimism, multitasking, and a range of other factors can contribute.
The Apple Watch’s Distraction Problem
Distraction is a necessary method for dealing with the competing stimuli of everyday life. But only the right kind of distraction, which Apple’s newest product fails to provide.
Why Are We Blaming Technology for Our Lack of Focus?
We complain that we’ve become addicted to glowing screens, but it’s less the screens themselves than what's behind them that’s the big draw.
Can You Supercharge Your Brain?
Applying mild electrical currents to your head could take away pain, help memory, and improve attention—and the U.S. military is very interested.
Inattentional Blindness: Why an Invisible Gorilla Is a Security Threat
On “inattentional blindness” in security guards, and what to do about it.
Fame, Once Established, Is Not Fleeting
New research finds that celebrity status is surprisingly stable over time.
