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Systems-level neuroscience lacks a formal theoretical structure, relying on argumentation based on experimental findings expressed in the primary literature. Theoretical models may typically be represented as summary diagrams in a paper’s discussion. Within a subject as complex and multifaceted as neuroscience, this lack of formalization leads inevitably to problems of information overload for individual researchers as it is a significant challenge to manage and manipulate large volumes of information from a distributed resource such as the literature and scientists’ own individual records. We present ‘NeuroScholar’, a knowledge base desktop application that specifically targets literature- and laboratory-based information, providing a structured knowledge engineering approach for neuroscience. It provides a general object-oriented data model to encapsulate complex data into entities, and a graph-theoretical approach that represents relations between entities edges between nodes in a graph. The system has frameworks for unit testing, plugins (to embed external applications within NeuroScholar), proxies (to export NeuroScholar’s knowledge management capabilities to external applications) and knowledge acquisition based on questionnaires. Specialized plugins include (a) an annotation mechanism for pdf files (built with Multivalent, a third party library), (b) an electronic laboratory notebook component, (c) an annotation mechanism for vector graphics and (d) NeuARt, a neuroanatomical data viewer based on standard atlases which can also use the proxy framework to act as a standalone neuroanatomical data management tool. The knowledge acquisition subsystem provides an easy way to link free-form document annotation with structured knowledge representations for specific types of experiment. We are applying the system directly in two systems-level neuroscience laboratories, one focused on neuroanatomy, the other on neuroendocrinology. It is anticipated that NeuroScholar may provide a platform for theoretical research in neuroscience by delivering knowledge engineering capabilities directly to experimental scientists to facilitate analysis and communication. ©2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

This episode is all about "information overload" and how it's frying our brains and by our brains I specifically mean mine.  What is information overload? The term \" information overload \" was coined by Bertram Gross, the Professor of Political Science at Hunter College, in his 1964 work - The Managing of Organizations.  What does that mean? Gross defined it as \"Information overload occurs when the amount of input to a system exceeds its processing capacity. Decision makers have fairly limited cognitive processing capacity. Consequently, when information overload occurs, it is likely that a reduction in decision quality will occur.\" If you want to read more about the topic, here are some articles I came across during research: Information Overload, why it matters and how to combat it How to Stop Information Overload and Get More Done Thought piece: Information Overload in Our Digital Age Here's a funny photo about our obsession with information.  Why should you care? Because, intake of information at this rate is not sustainable. Our attention spans are shortening and research shows that even our IQ's are dropping because of information overload. For your own sanity, you should probably cut down on the amount of information intake, an information diet if you will. Do it before you drive yourself mad. Seriously. DO IT.  Connect with me: Email Me / Send Music: [email protected] Twitter Podcast Instagram Personal IG Facebook Use the hashtags #runninglatepodcast, #runninglatewithemel and #RLWE to discuss us on Twitter, FB and IG! Feel free to email me Topics, Questions & Feedback at [email protected]

This episode is all about "information overload" and how it's frying our brains and by our brains I specifically mean mine.  What is information overload? The term \" information overload \" was coined by Bertram Gross, the Professor of Political Science at Hunter College, in his 1964 work - The Managing of Organizations.  What does that mean? Gross defined it as \"Information overload occurs when the amount of input to a system exceeds its processing capacity. Decision makers have fairly limited cognitive processing capacity. Consequently, when information overload occurs, it is likely that a reduction in decision quality will occur.\" If you want to read more about the topic, here are some articles I came across during research: Information Overload, why it matters and how to combat it How to Stop Information Overload and Get More Done Thought piece: Information Overload in Our Digital Age Here's a funny photo about our obsession with information.  Why should you care? Because, intake of information at this rate is not sustainable. Our attention spans are shortening and research shows that even our IQ's are dropping because of information overload. For your own sanity, you should probably cut down on the amount of information intake, an information diet if you will. Do it before you drive yourself mad. Seriously. DO IT.  Connect with me: Email Me / Send Music: [email protected] Twitter Podcast Instagram Personal IG Facebook Use the hashtags #runninglatepodcast, #runninglatewithemel and #RLWE to discuss us on Twitter, FB and IG! Feel free to email me Topics, Questions & Feedback at [email protected]

Joint Vision 2010 envisions a future where improved information technology will enable operational commanders to accomplish a greater number of operational tasks more quickly. The inherent problem with processing larger volumes of data, faster, is the increased likelihood of the operational commander suffering from various degrees of information overload. Decision making paralysis occurs after an individual becomes information saturated. This phenomena is not unique to the military, and many clues for better information management can be found in the business world on Wall Street. A system for measuring information overload was developed by reviewing the environment in a command center, establishing the similarities between operational commanders and mutual fund managers, and analyzing fund manager information management techniques. Recommendations for reducing information overload in support of achieving the goals of Joint Vision 2010 were also derived.

Information is a valuable resource of Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA). This fact is evidenced by HQDA's extensive reporting requirements levied on the field, its many complex management information systems, and its large investment in data processing equipment, software, and personnel. In fact, the primary function of HQDA, as the major planning and resource management activity of the Army, is centered about the acquisition, distribution, processing, storage, use, and dissemination of information. This paper explores the Army's attempts to manage its information systems as a valuable resource; provides a historical perspective on the subject; examines the Army's present information management systems; and, supplies some insight on the future of information resource management in the Army. The paper concludes that in the past three decades the Army's top management has not been sincerly committed to the development of an Information Resource Management program.

This paper presents some considerations regarding the information overload in electronic warfare, focusing on land-based tactical electronic systems. After a quick review of signal environment and signal processing tasks in electronic warfare, two particular cases arc presented: emitter identification and evaluation & reporting. For these two cases, some solutions to reduce information overload are considered.

This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren speaks with the legendary Joe Tillman from Hasson & Wong. Spencer and Joe discuss the amount of misinformation that is spread on the internet. Why is it so much harder to find reliable information online these days? Joe also speaks about his journey turning his passion helping people with hair loss into a career. Spencer also surprises Joe with a call from long time friend Bob Man, who has an incredible hair transplant success story. Joe from Staten Island freaks out over supposed negative press concerning Vice President Joe Biden's hair.

Event catalogs for seismic data can become very large. Furthermore, as researchers collect multiple catalogs and reconcile them into a single catalog that is stored in a relational database, the reconciled set becomes even larger. The sheer number of these events makes searching for relevant events to compare with events of interest problematic. Information overload in this form can lead to the data sets being under-utilized and/or used incorrectly or inconsistently. Thus, efforts have been initiated to research techniques and strategies for helping researchers to make better use of large data sets. In this paper, we present our efforts to do so in two ways: 1) the Event Search Engine, which is a waveform correlation tool and 2) some content analysis tools, which are a combination of custom-built and commercial off-the-shelf tools for accessing, managing, and querying seismic data stored in a relational database. The current Event Search Engine is based on a hierarchical clustering tool known as the dendrogram tool, which is written as a MatSeis graphical user interface. The dendrogram tool allows the user to build dendrogram diagrams for a set of waveforms by controlling phase windowing, down-sampling, filtering, enveloping, and the clustering method (e.g. single linkage, complete linkage, flexible method). It also allows the clustering to be based on two or more stations simultaneously, which is important to bridge gaps in the sparsely recorded event sets anticipated in such a large reconciled event set. Current efforts are focusing on tools to help the researcher winnow the clusters defined using the dendrogram tool down to the minimum optimal identification set. This will become critical as the number of reference events in the reconciled event set continually grows. The dendrogram tool is part of the MatSeis analysis package, which is available on the Nuclear Explosion Monitoring Research & Engineering Program Web Site.

Gaining a detailed and thorough understanding of the modern battle space is vital to the success of any military operation. Military commanders have access to significant quantities of information which originate from disparate and occasionally conflicting sources and systems. Combining this information into a single, coherent view of the environment can be extremely difficult, error prone and time consuming. In this paper we describe the Naval Research Laboratory's Virtual Reality Responsive Workbench (VRRWB) and Dragon software system which together address the problem of battle space visualization. The VRRWB is a stereoscopic 3D interactive graphics system which allows multiple participants to interact in a shared virtual environment and physical space. A graphical representation of the battle space, including the terrain and military assets which lie on it, is displayed on a projection table. Using a six degree of freedom tracked joystick, the user navigates through the environment and interacts, via selection and querying, with the represented assets and the terrain. The system has been successfully deployed in the Hunter Warrior Advanced Warfighting Exercise and the Joint Countermine ACTD Demonstration One. In this paper we describe the system and its capabilities in detail discuss its performance in these two operations, and describe the lessons which have been learned. Interactive graphics, workbench, battle space visualization, virtual reality, user interface.

Welcome to another episode of The Balanced FLUX podcast!Today's episode is all about how to deal with the overwhelming amount of information that bombards you every day.Have you ever felt as though you just can't keep up with the constant influx of news, emails, messages, and notifications? You're not alone. In this episode, you will explore why information overload is such a common problem in the digital age.What are the consequences of information overload for you? The episode will discuss the impact it can have on your productivity, mental health, and overall well-being.How can you manage information overload? You will receive practical tips and strategies for reducing the amount of information you consume and processing it more effectively.Is it possible for you to find balance in a world that's constantly bombarding you with information? This episode will talk about the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and finding a healthy relationship with technology that works for you.Finally, the episode will share some insights on how you can navigate the challenges of information overload and find balance in a world that's constantly changing.So, if you're feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information in your life, make sure to tune in to this episode of The Balanced FLUX podcast. It will help you find ways to manage the information overload and restore balance to your life.The FLUX is now balanced.

RSA Spotlights – taking you straight to the heart of the event, highlighting our favourite moments and key talking points. Modern society is in a state of data deluge, and our brains are struggling to keep up with the demands of the digital age. In this excerpt from the event, Daniel Levitin explains how our brains organise a flood of information, and how we can harness that understanding to be more efficient, and less stressed in an increasingly wired and distracted world. SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSAEvents Like RSA Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsaeventsoff... Listen to RSA podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/the_rsa See RSA Events behind the scenes: https://instagram.com/rsa_events/

Information Overload in the Internet era by the New America Foundation; used for the ISE100 course "Computer Competancy'; Term 133 at National College, South Bend, Indiana. Released into the Public Domain by Gerard Arthus under a Creative Commons License.

Information Overload in the Internet era by the New America Foundation; used for the ISE100 course "Computer Competancy'; Term 133 at National College, South Bend, Indiana. Released into the Public Domain by Gerard Arthus under a Creative Commons License.

As a result of the unregulated rise of superfluous interoffice e-mail, employees currently must wade through inboxes glutted with needless information to find the tidbits of valuable data actually needed to perform their jobs. This problem, also known as e-mail overload, creates unnecessary stress, reduces workplace productivity and fundamentally threatens the information superiority of both private and government enterprises. Organizations that try to combat e-mail overload by employing e-mail policies, filters and personal e-mail management techniques often find that these initiatives miss the mark or do very little to reduce the dissemination of superfluous e-mail. This thesis aims to utilize systems thinking to provide a more complete evaluation of the pitfalls associated with the abovementioned performance improvement initiatives, and also to demonstrate the central (but often overlooked) role that balancing feedback and metrics play in systems that have underlying goal-oriented behaviors. This thesis finally proposes an Information Glut Ratio (IGR) that can potentially provide an organization with a basic, tailorable process for measuring, stabilizing and regulating the amount of superfluous information that gluts e-mail inboxes.

Paul Hemp, HBR contributing editor and author of the HBR article \"Death by Information Overload.\"

Systems-level neuroscience lacks a formal theoretical structure, relying on argumentation based on experimental findings expressed in the primary literature. Theoretical models may typically be represented as summary diagrams in a paper’s discussion. Within a subject as complex and multifaceted as neuroscience, this lack of formalization leads inevitably to problems of information overload for individual researchers as it is a significant challenge to manage and manipulate large volumes of information from a distributed resource such as the literature and scientists’ own individual records. We present ‘NeuroScholar’, a knowledge base desktop application that specifically targets literature- and laboratory-based information, providing a structured knowledge engineering approach for neuroscience. It provides a general object-oriented data model to encapsulate complex data into entities, and a graph-theoretical approach that represents relations between entities edges between nodes in a graph. The system has frameworks for unit testing, plugins (to embed external applications within NeuroScholar), proxies (to export NeuroScholar’s knowledge management capabilities to external applications) and knowledge acquisition based on questionnaires. Specialized plugins include (a) an annotation mechanism for pdf files (built with Multivalent, a third party library), (b) an electronic laboratory notebook component, (c) an annotation mechanism for vector graphics and (d) NeuARt, a neuroanatomical data viewer based on standard atlases which can also use the proxy framework to act as a standalone neuroanatomical data management tool. The knowledge acquisition subsystem provides an easy way to link free-form document annotation with structured knowledge representations for specific types of experiment. We are applying the system directly in two systems-level neuroscience laboratories, one focused on neuroanatomy, the other on neuroendocrinology. It is anticipated that NeuroScholar may provide a platform for theoretical research in neuroscience by delivering knowledge engineering capabilities directly to experimental scientists to facilitate analysis and communication. ©2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

We address the appropriate level of information availability in a tactical setting at the small unit level. We examine this issue through a simulation utilizing Agent Based Modeling in a Complex Adaptive Systems Environment. The 'information level' we address is a function of communication range, sensor range, and agent location. By varying the communication capabilities (range) we effectively vary the information available for use by an individual agent in decision-making. We examine the effect of this varying information level on the combat outcome of the unit with a metric of a Loss Exchange Ratio. Our initial results show that there is a significant relationship in terms of combat outcomes that exists between the range of the sensor and the range of the individual soldiers communications capabilities. If our communications capability outdistances our sensors we achieve a greater advantage in battle, and as the communications capabilities increase past this range we see an additional increase in our combat outcome - but only to a certain point at which time the combat outcome deteriorates. In addition, through a 2 variable landscape analysis of fitness profiles we conjecture that the optimal' information level is actually a dynamic quantity determined in some part by what phase of battle a unit is operating in. This work has potential to impact on the future design of combat simulations and hence our analytical abilities to model both new technology and changes to command and control structures.

RSA Spotlights – taking you straight to the heart of the event, highlighting our favourite moments and key talking points. Modern society is in a state of data deluge, and our brains are struggling to keep up with the demands of the digital age. In this excerpt from the event, Daniel Levitin explains how our brains organise a flood of information, and how we can harness that understanding to be more efficient, and less stressed in an increasingly wired and distracted world. Watch the full talk here: http://youtu.be/PaDmHLejKUU Or listen to the full podcast: https://www.thersa.org/discover/audio/2015/01/thinking-straight-in-the-age-of-information-overload/ Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSAEvents Like the RSA on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thersaorg

The increasing volume of information available to the Joint Force Commander (JFC) has resulted in the possibility that the JFC may be overloaded with information. Our technological advances, which have enabled this phenomenal ability to amass and disseminate information, have outpaced our development of doctrine for its handling. An existing piece of doctrine, the CCIR, can be employed in such a manner as to permit the JFC to impose a sense of order on the chaotic information environment. Using CCIR, the JFC can organize an operation from planning to execution with a concise and adaptable format for interpreting the information (and intelligence). The staff can, likewise, organize itself according to the CCIR (and its updates) in order to keep abreast of the JFC's priorities. We must not be fooled by our own technology and seek a solution to this problem that is merely technical. The solution is a method, simple and concise - and it is available now: CCIR.

With Andres out on assignment (aka, battling against a demonic invasion for the good of the realm), Billy and Bryan take it slow, recovering after the craziness that has been The Grand Tournament's release. Some might call it meandering, others charmingly chill, but in any case it's certainly a break from the frantic and fast-paced card reviews of recent times. Pleasantly surprising cards are discussed, as are the best ways to deal with the cavalcade of new information bombarding the meta. (Hint: Ignoring it works well!)  References Bryan's Dragon Priest:  https://gyazo.com/e1c9aec1b70a663e3d310d7fbcb56c54  TGT Decks:   https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/3i9nar/new_tgt_decks_from_popular_streamers/ The Angry Chicken Subreddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/TACPodcast/ We had fun making this episode and hope you enjoy it! If not feel free to yell at us through any of the following mediums: Twitter:  @Hearthaholics Andres:  @IplaiGames Bryan:  @LordMeldorr Billy:  @BBrawly Billy's Twitch Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/bbrawly Email:  [email protected] YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmxmGzLSJjn_wGo0H9uk8A Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hearthaholics-A-Hearthstone-Podcast/1821911224700937?sk=timeline iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/al/podcast/hearthaholics-hearthstone/id983756722?mt=2 Stitcher:  http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hearthaholics-a-hearthstone-podcast RSS:  http://feeds.feedburner.com/Hearthaholics Our theme song is  Let the Hunt Begin , arranged by  Masseve .  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBgu7x8KjRk http://www.massevemusic.com/

Online communication channels, especially social web platforms, are rapidly replacing traditional ones. Online platforms allow users to overcome physical barriers, enabling worldwide participation. However, the power of online communication bears an important negative consequence --- we are exposed to too much information to process. Too many participants, for example, can turn online public spaces into noisy, overcrowded fora where no meaningful conversation can be held. Here we analyze a large dataset of public chat logs from Twitch, a popular video streaming platform, in order to examine how information overload affects online group communication. We measure structural and textual features of conversations such as user output, interaction, and information content per message across a wide range of information loads. Our analysis reveals the existence of a transition from a conversational state to a cacophony --- a state of overload with lower user participation, more copy-pasted messages, and less information per message. These results hold both on average and at the individual level for the majority of users. This study provides a quantitative basis for further studies of the social effects of information overload, and may guide the design of more resilient online communication systems.

Online communication channels, especially social web platforms, are rapidly replacing traditional ones. Online platforms allow users to overcome physical barriers, enabling worldwide participation. However, the power of online communication bears an important negative consequence --- we are exposed to too much information to process. Too many participants, for example, can turn online public spaces into noisy, overcrowded fora where no meaningful conversation can be held. Here we analyze a large dataset of public chat logs from Twitch, a popular video streaming platform, in order to examine how information overload affects online group communication. We measure structural and textual features of conversations such as user output, interaction, and information content per message across a wide range of information loads. Our analysis reveals the existence of a transition from a conversational state to a cacophony --- a state of overload with lower user participation, more copy-pasted messages, and less information per message. These results hold both on average and at the individual level for the majority of users. This study provides a quantitative basis for further studies of the social effects of information overload, and may guide the design of more resilient online communication systems.

Featuring Dr. Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, musician, and author of bestselling books The Organized Mind, This Is Your Brain on Music, and The World in Six Songs. He will discuss how new research into the cognitive neuroscience of attention and memory can be applied to address the challenges of our daily lives. The Murdock Mind, Body, Speaker Series presents a unique and diverse roster of distinguished speakers. The series is made possible by a generous donation from Gina and Jerry Murdock.

9 January 2024 - DAVID CLEMENTS and APOLLO Live 6PM EST - Information Overload - Musk Finally Targets Elections: Border Invasion - Importing Voters - ID Laws. If you'd like to send a message to Congress, it's linked below!Follow us on Social Media: https://libertylinks.io/ConservativeDailyhttps://libertylinks.io/JoeOltmannhttps://libertylinks.io/ApolloMessage to Congress - Election Integrity Matters! Demand Congress for Immediate Action - BAN the Machines! -https://conservative-daily.com/election/election-integrity-matters-demand-congress-for-immediate-action-ban-the-machines

Dr. Zoellner explains the importance of focusing on what you can control and unplugging from the world to become a person of action in the information age.

Time for a CRM Audio episode with George Doubinski, Shawn Tabor, and Joel Lindstrom (brought to you by ClickLearn). In this week's episode we talk about the following topics:George's new TeslaDeath of classic UIWave 2 release scheduleGetting ready for Power Platform 24Dealing with information overloadUpcoming conferences

Time for a CRM Audio episode with George Doubinski, Shawn Tabor, and Joel Lindstrom (brought to you by ClickLearn). In this week's episode we talk about the following topics:George's new TeslaDeath of classic UIWave 2 release scheduleGetting ready for Power Platform 24Dealing with information overloadUpcoming conferences

Tracklist: 1. Watermark 2. History And Travel 3. We're Going Down 4. Information Overload 5. Slice Of Life 6. All Make Out 7. Goat 8. River And Sky 9. For What It's Worth 10. Destination : Lost 11. 5-0-5 12. Great Divide 13. We Blind Mice 14. Rodeodeo 15. Long Black Veil

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Durch den technologischen und gesellschaftlichen Fortschritt leben wir in einer Welt, in der wir täglich einer immer weiter wachsenden Menge an Informationen ausgesetzt sind. Ob im Beruf, im Alltag oder in unserer Freizeit durch Soziale Medien. Die permanente Informationsüberflutung besonders durch digitale Inhalte führt dazu, dass wir echte "Pausen" bzw echt "Ruhe" kaum noch erleben. Grade die sozialen Netzwerke liefern uns eine schnell wechselnde und unendliche Menge an Informationen direkt an unsere Fingerspitzen. Dies kann schnell zu information overload führen und wirkt sich negativ auf unsere kognitiven Kapazitäten aus. Im theoretischen Rahmen des "embedded process model" von Cowan wird mit Hilfe des "irrelevant speech effect", "irrelevant pictures effect", "seductive details effect" und der "changing state hypothesis" theoretisch hergeleitet, wie sich schnell wechselnde, aufmerksamkeits-bindende Stimuli auf die begrenzte Kapazität des Arbeitsgedächtnisses, bzw. des Fokus of Attention des Cowan-Modells auswirken und dazu führen, dass dieser überlastet wird, was sich wiederum negativ auf die kognitive Leistung in einem N-back-Task auswirkt. Loock, K., & Schwabe, L. (2024) zeigen, dass sich induzierter Stress negativ auf einen anschließenden N-back-Task auswirkt. Und auch weiter Studien weisen darauf hin, dass sich kognitive Überlastung und erschöpfte Arbeitsgedächtnisspeicher negativ auf die Leistung in nachfolgenden Kognitionstests auswirken, bzw. die Arbeitsgedächtniskapazität binden. (Van der Linden at al., 2003; Jacquet et al., 2021; Misra & Stokols, 2012). Die Studie untersucht, inwiefern eine 10-minütige Unterbrechung durch soziale Medien (TikTok, Instagram-Threads, YouTube) sich auf die kognitiven Leistungen in einem anschließenden N-back-Task auswirkt. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass TikTok den größten negativen Effekt auf die kognitiven Fähigkeiten hat. Außerdem wird geprüft, ob die generelle Screentime der Versuchspersonen (unabhängig von der Social Media- Unterbrechung) negativ mit der N-back-Task-Leistung korreliert

Durch den technologischen und gesellschaftlichen Fortschritt leben wir in einer Welt, in der wir täglich einer immer weiter wachsenden Menge an Informationen ausgesetzt sind. Ob im Beruf, im Alltag oder in unserer Freizeit durch Soziale Medien. Die permanente Informationsüberflutung besonders durch digitale Inhalte führt dazu, dass wir echte "Pausen" bzw echt "Ruhe" kaum noch erleben. Grade die sozialen Netzwerke liefern uns eine schnell wechselnde und unendliche Menge an Informationen direkt an unsere Fingerspitzen. Dies kann schnell zu information overload führen und wirkt sich negativ auf unsere kognitiven Kapazitäten aus. Im theoretischen Rahmen des "embedded process model" von Cowan wird mit Hilfe des "irrelevant speech effect", "irrelevant pictures effect", "seductive details effect" und der "changing state hypothesis" theoretisch hergeleitet, wie sich schnell wechselnde, aufmerksamkeits-bindende Stimuli auf die begrenzte Kapazität des Arbeitsgedächtnisses, bzw. des Fokus of Attention des Cowan-Modells auswirken und dazu führen, dass dieser überlastet wird, was sich wiederum negativ auf die kognitive Leistung in einem N-back-Task auswirkt. Loock, K., & Schwabe, L. (2024) zeigen, dass sich induzierter Stress negativ auf einen anschließenden N-back-Task auswirkt. Und auch weiter Studien weisen darauf hin, dass sich kognitive Überlastung und erschöpfte Arbeitsgedächtnisspeicher negativ auf die Leistung in nachfolgenden Kognitionstests auswirken, bzw. die Arbeitsgedächtniskapazität binden. (Van der Linden at al., 2003; Jacquet et al., 2021; Misra & Stokols, 2012). Die Studie untersucht, inwiefern eine 10-minütige Unterbrechung durch soziale Medien (TikTok, Instagram-Threads, YouTube) sich auf die kognitiven Leistungen in einem anschließenden N-back-Task auswirkt. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass TikTok den größten negativen Effekt auf die kognitiven Fähigkeiten hat. Außerdem wird geprüft, ob die generelle Screentime der Versuchspersonen (unabhängig von der Social Media- Unterbrechung) negativ mit der N-back-Task-Leistung korreliert

Spencer Kobren and Joe Tillman discuss the tremendous difficulties hair loss sufferers face today when attempting to research hair transplant surgery online. What’s most disheartening is that things are only getting worse…The guys also field a call from a physician discussing his current battle with post finasteride syndrome (PFS).

Spencer Kobren and Joe Tillman discuss the tremendous difficulties hair loss sufferers face today when attempting to research hair transplant surgery online. What’s most disheartening is that things are only getting worse…The guys also field a call from a physician discussing his current battle with post finasteride syndrome (PFS).

Spencer Kobren and Joe Tillman discuss the tremendous difficulties hair loss sufferers face today when attempting to research hair transplant surgery online. What’s most disheartening is that things are only getting worse…The guys also field a call from a physician discussing his current battle with post finasteride syndrome (PFS).

Spencer Kobren and Joe Tillman discuss the tremendous difficulties hair loss sufferers face today when attempting to research hair transplant surgery online. What’s most disheartening is that things are only getting worse…The guys also field a call from a physician discussing his current battle with post finasteride syndrome (PFS).

This research project investigates how information overload influences individuals’ political preferences, particularly their support for authoritarian leadership, in an age marked by uncertainty and democratic backsliding. While the digital revolution initially sparked optimism about the rise of well-informed citizens empowered by access to diverse information, recent trends suggest that information overload may have unintended psychological and political consequences. Rather than fostering rational political judgment, excessive and conflicting information can generate cognitive fatigue, anxiety, and heightened uncertainty. Previous research has demonstrated that perceptions of uncertainty are associated with a stronger preference for authoritarian leaders who promise stability and decisive action. However, the role of information overload as an upstream driver of uncertainty and, in turn, leadership preference remains underexplored. This project addresses this gap by integrating these variables into a single experimental framework to examine how exposure to overloaded information environments—characterized by high diversity and/or repetitiveness—affects individuals’ uncertainty and their subsequent leadership preferences. To empirically test these relationships, the study adopts an experimental design in which participants are randomly assigned to different information conditions. The independent variable, information overload, is manipulated along two dimensions: the diversity of information sources and the repetitiveness of the messages. Participants read mock village council meeting minutes discussing immigration issues, varying in source diversity and message repetition. After the exposure, participants complete a survey measuring their perceived uncertainty and their preference for leadership styles, ranging from democratic to authoritarian. The expected outcome of the study is to establish a causal link between information overload and support for authoritarian leadership, mediated by individual-level perceptions of uncertainty. By uncovering this mechanism, the project aims to contribute to broader discussions on how modern information environments shape democratic resilience and leadership preferences in uncertain times.

This research project investigates how information overload influences individuals’ political preferences, particularly their support for authoritarian leadership, in an age marked by uncertainty and democratic backsliding. While the digital revolution initially sparked optimism about the rise of well-informed citizens empowered by access to diverse information, recent trends suggest that information overload may have unintended psychological and political consequences. Rather than fostering rational political judgment, excessive and conflicting information can generate cognitive fatigue, anxiety, and heightened uncertainty. Previous research has demonstrated that perceptions of uncertainty are associated with a stronger preference for authoritarian leaders who promise stability and decisive action. However, the role of information overload as an upstream driver of uncertainty and, in turn, leadership preference remains underexplored. This project addresses this gap by integrating these variables into a single experimental framework to examine how exposure to overloaded information environments—characterized by high diversity and/or repetitiveness—affects individuals’ uncertainty and their subsequent leadership preferences. To empirically test these relationships, the study adopts an experimental design in which participants are randomly assigned to different information conditions. The independent variable, information overload, is manipulated along two dimensions: the diversity of information sources and the repetitiveness of the messages. Participants read mock village council meeting minutes discussing immigration issues, varying in source diversity and message repetition. After the exposure, participants complete a survey measuring their perceived uncertainty and their preference for leadership styles, ranging from democratic to authoritarian. The expected outcome of the study is to establish a causal link between information overload and support for authoritarian leadership, mediated by individual-level perceptions of uncertainty. By uncovering this mechanism, the project aims to contribute to broader discussions on how modern information environments shape democratic resilience and leadership preferences in uncertain times.

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Tracklist: 1. Emanation Machine R. Gie 1916 2. Suture Obsession 3. Macht Schrecken 4. Beruftverböt 5. Ground Zero: Infinity Dose 6. Stammheim Torturkammer 7. Retard 8. Epilept: Convulse 9. Kaltbruchig Acideath

SUPERFACTS  is a 1985 theoretical artist statement on image information overload by Joseph Nechvatal that was published in  Spectacle: A Field Journal from Los Angeles  #4 September 1985

Saturday, July 23, 2016: 10:00 pm (Friedman): There’s so much to read and so little time. Unlike past generations who awoke to find a single newspaper on their doorstep, we open our smartphones and computers to find thousands of newspapers, websites, and blogs beckoning our attention. With this deluge of reading material, we’re left with a “last foot” problem: how do we get all this information from our screens into our brains? This talk will give a brief history of the written word, describe neurological aspects of the reading process, and explore some of the new innovations that aim to let us read more quickly and efficiently on-screen. Nick Lum, Andrew Cantino Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCtmnNJkdZU Uploader: Channel2600

I used to be very stressed by information overload. Now I find it liberating.When we first started podcasting over two years ago, we also started giving public talks on how to do and why to do it. Invariably, people would ask: if everyone is creating their own media when am I going to find time to listen to it all? And we all had visions of the world exploding from too much stuff!Now, I realize that this can be liberating. I don't have to worry about missing something; I can find it (or something equally entertaining, informative, useful) later on the internet. I don't have to print things, save things, archive things, as I can find them again later - or find things even more entertaining, informative, or whatever.Parallel to this are people like Colin Devroe who inspired today's show with his comments about unsubscribing from some of the things that he once thought were critical to his happiness. He is simplifying. getting outside more often. Trusting that the the support we each require will continue to be available.I like that. Happiness is an inside job - not from stuff - they are conveniences and.or distractions.Beach Walks Optimism Episode I hope you'll submit something for it. Please, pretty please, check out Show #312 for the updated details.We always appreciate your voteat Podcast Alley! (Mahalo.)Subscribe in iTunes so you won't miss a single episode! Try it - it's easy. Please leave a comment for us while you're there! Call the Conch line via skype:roxannedarling or 1-949-544-1456. Our wonderful theme music is from Kaimoku: The Ukulele Experiment.Hawaiian words Nu hou: information Ku'oko'a: freedomTags: information, hawaii, dog, vlog, video, podcast, walk, beach, roxanne darling, lexi, kaimoku, travel

"Conversations with Barbara" presents "Information Overload," a must-see episode featuring Barbara Kanellopolous in a candid conversation with Allen Russell, the Production and Education Manager at Falmouth Community Television. In this episode, they delve deep into the world of fake news, misinformation, media literacy, social media, AI, deep fakes, and how to tackle the challenges they pose. With the internet as a ubiquitous source of information, it's becoming increasingly difficult to discern between what's real and what's not. Misinformation spreads faster than ever, fueled by social media algorithms and artificially generated content. So how do we navigate this landscape of information overload, and what can we do to protect ourselves? Join Barbara and Allen as they explore the implications of misinformation, the role of media literacy in our society, and how AI and deep fakes are changing the way we consume information. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of media and what we can do to stay informed and engaged in a world of information overload.

How do you consolidate all of the advice you receive? More importantly, how can you put it into practice day in and day out? We'll talk about two strategies for making this happen in today's episode.

**Context** One way to assess people's distribution perception is MIQEs: Mean Interquantile Estimations (Deutsch et al., 2023). Prior studies have shown that participants very reliably give overly linear MIQEs, an effect called Linear Smoothing (Galesic et al., 2012). Linear Smoothing can be explained in several different ways. Two competing explanations for this linearity bias are: 1. A lack of information: Subjects have to little information which could lead to linear judgements via two cognitive processes: Due to the lack of information subjects have problems updating a prior linear expectation. Their final representation of the distribution is biased towards linearity because of this incomplete updating (updating inertia). On the other hand, the lack of information could lead to the use of a heuristic strategy that uses linearity to “fill in the blanks”. In both cases linearity is caused by a lack of information. 2. An excess of information: Subjects receive too much information which leads to information overload. Remembering and using all pieces of information is so difficult that subjects fall back on heuristic processing and use linearity either as an easy “best guess” to represent the distribution or as a shortcut to produce answers for the MIQEs. In both cases, linearity is caused by an excess of information. Own studies trying to test these explanations against each other manipulated the amount of information different groups of participants got before producing MIQEs. No significant differences due to amount of information were found. Additionally, own studies have shown that giving participants feedback about the distribution did not improve MIQEs but did improve frequency estimations. This finding suggests that MIQEs are not based on frequency judgements. --- **Goal** The current experiment will replicate a prior study that found no significant changes due to amount of information. To test the idea that MIQEs indeed are not based on frequency of values we will add a condition in which subjects will give different estimations: frequency estimations. --- **Method** At the beginning of the experiment, subjects will be informed that they will see a sequence of numbers and are told which estimation task they will have to perform (MIQE of Frequency Estimations). They will receive a detailed explanation of the task, see an example distribution, give answers and receive the correct solutions for the example distribution. Afterwards they will then enter three experimental blocks. In each block, subjects will see a sequence of 40 numbers (1s each). The numbers in each block will be the same but in a randomized order. Afterwards we will ask participants to give estimations regarding the distribution (see Manipulation for more Information). --- **Manipulation** Distribution Form: In contrast to our prior study, we will not manipulate distribution form. All participants will see a u-shaped distribution. Measurement: As our first manipulation we will change the measurement after the number presentation. Participants will be asked to either give MIQEs or Frequency Estimations. Information Amount: As our second manipulation, we will manipulate how often we ask for estimations. Group 1 will be asked at the end of the 3rd block only, Group 2 both after the 2nd and 3rd block, and Group 3 after all three blocks. --- **Hypothesis** Different processes make different predictions towards subjects’ MIQEs and frequency judgements: If MIQEs are based on a simple endpoint linearity heuristic due to information overload, then increased learning experience will decrease accuracy of MIQE judgments. However, if MIQEs are based on a memory representation of the distribution, then increased learning experience will increase MIQE accuracy as errors occur due to a lack of information. If frequency estimations are based on a simple endpoint linearity heuristic due to information overload, then increased learning experience will decrease accuracy of frequency judgments. However, if frequency judgments are based on a memory representation of the distribution, then increased learning experience will increase the accuracy of frequency judgements as errors occur due to a lack of information. Based on prior studies, we expect different cognitive processes to underly Frequency Estimations and MIQEs. Therefore, we expect increased learning experience to have a different effect on frequency judgements than on MIQEs. ---

**Context** One way to assess people's distribution perception is MIQEs: Mean Interquantile Estimations (Deutsch et al., 2023). Prior studies have shown that participants very reliably give overly linear MIQEs, an effect called Linear Smoothing (Galesic et al., 2012). Linear Smoothing can be explained in several different ways. Two competing explanations for this linearity bias are: 1. A lack of information: Subjects have to little information which could lead to linear judgements via two cognitive processes: Due to the lack of information subjects have problems updating a prior linear expectation. Their final representation of the distribution is biased towards linearity because of this incomplete updating (updating inertia). On the other hand, the lack of information could lead to the use of a heuristic strategy that uses linearity to “fill in the blanks”. In both cases linearity is caused by a lack of information. 2. An excess of information: Subjects receive too much information which leads to information overload. Remembering and using all pieces of information is so difficult that subjects fall back on heuristic processing and use linearity either as an easy “best guess” to represent the distribution or as a shortcut to produce answers for the MIQEs. In both cases, linearity is caused by an excess of information. Own studies trying to test these explanations against each other manipulated the amount of information different groups of participants got before producing MIQEs. No significant differences due to amount of information were found. Additionally, own studies have shown that giving participants feedback about the distribution did not improve MIQEs but did improve frequency estimations. This finding suggests that MIQEs are not based on frequency judgements. --- **Goal** The current experiment will replicate a prior study that found no significant changes due to amount of information. To test the idea that MIQEs indeed are not based on frequency of values we will add a condition in which subjects will give different estimations: frequency estimations. --- **Method** At the beginning of the experiment, subjects will be informed that they will see a sequence of numbers and are told which estimation task they will have to perform (MIQE of Frequency Estimations). They will receive a detailed explanation of the task, see an example distribution, give answers and receive the correct solutions for the example distribution. Afterwards they will then enter three experimental blocks. In each block, subjects will see a sequence of 40 numbers (1s each). The numbers in each block will be the same but in a randomized order. Afterwards we will ask participants to give estimations regarding the distribution (see Manipulation for more Information). --- **Manipulation** Distribution Form: In contrast to our prior study, we will not manipulate distribution form. All participants will see a u-shaped distribution. Measurement: As our first manipulation we will change the measurement after the number presentation. Participants will be asked to either give MIQEs or Frequency Estimations. Information Amount: As our second manipulation, we will manipulate how often we ask for estimations. Group 1 will be asked at the end of the 3rd block only, Group 2 both after the 2nd and 3rd block, and Group 3 after all three blocks. --- **Hypothesis** Different processes make different predictions towards subjects’ MIQEs and frequency judgements: If MIQEs are based on a simple endpoint linearity heuristic due to information overload, then increased learning experience will decrease accuracy of MIQE judgments. However, if MIQEs are based on a memory representation of the distribution, then increased learning experience will increase MIQE accuracy as errors occur due to a lack of information. If frequency estimations are based on a simple endpoint linearity heuristic due to information overload, then increased learning experience will decrease accuracy of frequency judgments. However, if frequency judgments are based on a memory representation of the distribution, then increased learning experience will increase the accuracy of frequency judgements as errors occur due to a lack of information. Based on prior studies, we expect different cognitive processes to underly Frequency Estimations and MIQEs. Therefore, we expect increased learning experience to have a different effect on frequency judgements than on MIQEs. ---

Gloria Mark Professor in Department of Informatics University of California, Irvine University of California, Irvine Professor Mark’s goal is to understand digital technology use in-real world contexts and how it affects human mood, stress and behavior. She will present empirical data collected over ten years that describe the nature of multitasking, interruptions, and attention focus when people work with digital media.

Too much of information is available today and the right pick is pertinent. Be selective and align your learning goals

Information-Overload – die Probleme der neuen Informationsflut

I used to be very stressed by information overload. Now I find it liberating.When we first started podcasting over two years ago, we also started giving public talks on how to do and why to do it. Invariably, people would ask: if everyone is creating their own media when am I going to find time to listen to it all? And we all had visions of the world exploding from too much stuff!Now, I realize that this can be liberating. I don't have to worry about missing something; I can find it (or something equally entertaining, informative, useful) later on the internet. I don't have to print things, save things, archive things, as I can find them again later - or find things even more entertaining, informative, or whatever.Parallel to this are people like Colin Devroe who inspired today's show with his comments about unsubscribing from some of the things that he once thought were critical to his happiness. He is simplifying. getting outside more often. Trusting that the the support we each require will continue to be available.I like that. Happiness is an inside job - not from stuff - they are conveniences and.or distractions.Beach Walks Optimism Episode I hope you'll submit something for it. Please, pretty please, check out Show #312 for the updated details.We always appreciate your voteat Podcast Alley! (Mahalo.)Subscribe in iTunes so you won't miss a single episode! Try it - it's easy. Please leave a comment for us while you're there! Call the Conch line via skype:roxannedarling or 1-949-544-1456. Our wonderful theme music is from Kaimoku: The Ukulele Experiment.Hawaiian words Nu hou: information Ku'oko'a: freedomTags: information, hawaii, dog, vlog, video, podcast, walk, beach, roxanne darling, lexi, kaimoku, travel