Richard Cytowic is a neurologist, neuropsychologist, and textbook writer. He specializes in metacognition. He is a professor of Neurology at George Washington University. His New York Times Magazine cover story about the Presidential Press Secretary James Brady received a 1982 Pulitzer Prize nomination. Human brains are products of the Stone Age, and the sensory overload of Digital … Read more
Let’s start with an exercise. For 60 seconds, look away from your computer (or any screen) and gaze out the window or at a fixed spot in your office. Take the full 60 seconds, then return. How was that minute for you? Where did your mind go? What did you think about or notice? Did … Read more
Recent research confirms what many of us already suspect—our attention spans are shrinking. As we rely more on technology to handle routine tasks, the burden of complex cognitive work falls squarely on our shoulders, leaving many of us struggling to keep up. Dr. Mithu Storoni, a leading neuroscientist and author of the forthcoming book “Hyper … Read more
