A Prosthesis for the Mind
Briefly

Continuous Partial Attention (CPA) is an automatic process motivated by the desire to connect and stay connected, leading to a divided attention in a world full of distractions.
Linda Stone emphasizes that focusing on managing our attention rather than time is crucial to counteracting the impacts of constant digital distractions.
Continuous Partial Attention creates a reflex mode of responding, compromising our ability to reflect and fully engage with people or tasks.
Margaret Heffernan highlights that for innovation, genuine human interaction is essential, contrasting with the divide created by constant digital distractions.
Read at Psychology Today
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