Human attention, in the best of circumstances, is a fluid but fragile entity. Beyond a certain threshold, the … - Tom Vanderbilt

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Human attention, in the best of circumstances, is a fluid but fragile entity. Beyond a certain threshold, the more that is asked of it, the less well it performs. When this happens in a psychological experiment, it is interesting. When it happens in traffic, it can be fatal.

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