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Hooked On Gadgets, and Paying a Mental Price

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the can't-talk-now-texting dept.

Zecheus writes "In the New York Times: 'Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls, and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts of information.'"

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  1. Sorry, can you repeat that? by davidwr · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm sorry, can you repeat that, I lost my train of thought. My crackberry just buzzed and I had to read an important email. By the way, tomorrow's department lunch is canceled.

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  2. Detailed analysis of why the article is wrong by snowwrestler · · Score: 4, Funny

    As soon as I finish checking Techmeme and Twitter.

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  3. Could someone summarize the summary? by circletimessquare · · Score: 4, Funny

    It was too long to read.

    Read the article? Who are you kidding?

    Also I think that... wait what? Hold on, I'll be right back

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    1. Re:Could someone summarize the summary? by Hognoxious · · Score: 4, Funny

      tl;dr

      ft4u

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  4. Focus? by scottwilkins · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have no problems with foc.. Squirrel!

  5. Obligatory XKCD by lobiusmoop · · Score: 4, Funny

    Addiction

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