The distracted mind : ancient brains in a high-tech world

Gazzaley, Adam (author.). Rosen, Larry D., (author.).

Summary: Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask -- read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen -- a neuroscientist and a psychologist -- explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology.

Record details

ISBN: 9780262034944
ISBN: 0262034948
Physical Description: print
xv, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Interference -- Goals -- Cognitive control -- The brain and control -- Control limitations -- Fluctuations and variations -- The psychology of technology -- Juggling chainsaws: the impact of constantly shifting our attention -- The impact of technology on special populations -- Why do we interrupt ourselves so much when we know it is not good for us? (with Adam Gazzaley) -- Boosting control (Adam Gazzaley) -- Overcoming the distracted mind using strategies to modify your behavior (Larry Rosen).