from The Nation5 days agoChris Hayes on the Fight for Our AttentionAttention is the world's most endangered resource, especially in the age of smartphones.
What if the Attention Crisis Is All a Distraction?The problem isn't our ability to focus, but rather what our focus is directed towards in the digital age.
Scientists discover why 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is so captivatingThe painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' creates a 'sustained attentional loop' that captivates viewers and engages their consciousness.Neuroscientists highlight the painting's unique psychological effects that explain its enduring popularity.
Bored? Scientists say mindless scrolling through online videos makes it worseDigital switching, like scrolling through videos, can paradoxically increase boredom instead of alleviating it.
What if the Attention Crisis Is All a Distraction?The problem isn't our ability to focus, but rather what our focus is directed towards in the digital age.
Scientists discover why 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is so captivatingThe painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' creates a 'sustained attentional loop' that captivates viewers and engages their consciousness.Neuroscientists highlight the painting's unique psychological effects that explain its enduring popularity.
Bored? Scientists say mindless scrolling through online videos makes it worseDigital switching, like scrolling through videos, can paradoxically increase boredom instead of alleviating it.
Writers on WalkingWalking sharpens attention and imagination, serving as an antidote to distractions of social media.
FACTS ABOUT LOYAL WOMENLoyal women expect equal commitment in relationships and will leave when taken for granted.
Books and Movies to Sustain an Attention SpanAttention is scarce and often wasted, leading to regret and a longing for meaningful engagement.
Haley Heynderickx: Seed of a SeedModern distractions can profoundly affect our ability to live fulfilling lives; finding solace in nature can provide a remedy.
Books and Movies to Sustain an Attention SpanAttention is scarce and often wasted, leading to regret and a longing for meaningful engagement.
Haley Heynderickx: Seed of a SeedModern distractions can profoundly affect our ability to live fulfilling lives; finding solace in nature can provide a remedy.
Why "digital wellbeing" is crucial to our work-life transformationMindfulness combines attention and intention, highlighting its significance in human experience compared to AI.
I have finally mastered meditation with the help of my tiny new puppy | Joel SnapeTraining a puppy requires intense mindfulness and attention, fostering greater presence in daily life.
Why "digital wellbeing" is crucial to our work-life transformationMindfulness combines attention and intention, highlighting its significance in human experience compared to AI.
I have finally mastered meditation with the help of my tiny new puppy | Joel SnapeTraining a puppy requires intense mindfulness and attention, fostering greater presence in daily life.
The 'pearly triangle': neurological investigation reveals secret of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl EarringVermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring captivates viewers through a visual attention loop, enhanced by the experience of viewing genuine artwork compared to reproductions.
Adapting to Motion With and Without AttentionAttention has a limited role in modulating motion aftereffects, which persist even without focused visual attention.
The evolutionary benefits of being forgetfulForgetting helps prioritize important information, enabling better memory retention.
The 'pearly triangle': neurological investigation reveals secret of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl EarringVermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring captivates viewers through a visual attention loop, enhanced by the experience of viewing genuine artwork compared to reproductions.
Adapting to Motion With and Without AttentionAttention has a limited role in modulating motion aftereffects, which persist even without focused visual attention.
The evolutionary benefits of being forgetfulForgetting helps prioritize important information, enabling better memory retention.
Looking at Art Will Never Be the Same AgainAttention is shaped by digital technology, prompting artists to adapt their work accordingly.
Factors That Influence Your AttentionAttention is a scarce cognitive resource that must be allocated wisely for optimal productivity.
Popcorn Brain: Is It Real or a Made-Up Thing by Social MediaPopcorn brain describes decreased attention caused by constant information bombardment, leading to task-switching habits with implications for focus and productivity.
Factors That Influence Your AttentionAttention is a scarce cognitive resource that must be allocated wisely for optimal productivity.
Popcorn Brain: Is It Real or a Made-Up Thing by Social MediaPopcorn brain describes decreased attention caused by constant information bombardment, leading to task-switching habits with implications for focus and productivity.
Maine Man Alarmed When Everybody Mocks His Cybertruck, Flips Him OffMaine Cybertruck owner faces unexpected backlash due to the vehicle's unconventional design.
Snap Shares Insight Into the Effectiveness of AR for Brand PromotionAR lenses, including Face and Shoppable Lenses, drove high active attention and positively impacted short-term and long-term brand lift across various marketing objectives.
Shopper astounded after encountering bizarre new ad placement in store: 'What's next?'The impact of ad creep on people can be significant.
Snap Shares Insight Into the Effectiveness of AR for Brand PromotionAR lenses, including Face and Shoppable Lenses, drove high active attention and positively impacted short-term and long-term brand lift across various marketing objectives.
Shopper astounded after encountering bizarre new ad placement in store: 'What's next?'The impact of ad creep on people can be significant.
Gravel's newest star Torbjrn Red leaves road behind with Unbound in mindTorbjørn Røed quickly rose to prominence in the US road racing and gravel scene, securing significant victories and attention through his performance.
Mother of son missing for weeks feels desperately sorry' for Jay Slater's familyThe mother of a missing young man in Bristol calls for attention on her son's case amidst Jay Slater's disappearance.
The Cannes Lions Roared As Usual, But The Ad Industry Needs More Than Talk | AdExchangerThe industry is now focusing on transparency, attention, and identity, with some driven by genuine improvement intentions and others by self-serving interests.
How brands drive positive attention on CTVCTV offers brands a valuable opportunity for impactful ads, but requires alignment with content and audience to avoid negative attention.