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Paying Attention? An enquiry into the impact of interruptions on task performance and well-being

Burbidge, Ian (2017) Paying Attention? An enquiry into the impact of interruptions on task performance and well-being. LSE Behavioural Science (21 Apr 2017). Website.

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Abstract

Whereas in the 20th Century much of the wealth that was created went to those who controlled real estate and oil, many argue that in the twenty-first century it will go to those who control our attention. We find ourselves hooked on the variable rewards of messages, notifications and likes, subconsciously seeking the dopamine hit these intermittent electronic rewards give us. If we do not adequately arm ourselves in this battle for our attention, what will be the impact on our own performance and wellbeing?

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/behaviouralscience/
Additional Information: © 2017 The Author(s)
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Date Deposited: 14 Jun 2017 10:50
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 21:03
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/81197

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