Our attention spans are now thought to be less than that of a goldfish (eight seconds). We are hard-wired to seek novelty, which produces a hit of dopamine, that feel-good chemical, in our brains. As soon as a new stimulus is noticed, however, it is no longer new, and after a while it bores us. To get that same pleasurable dopamine hit we seek fresh sources of distraction.
Monday, April 25, 2016
'Less Than That Of A Goldfish'
Guardian UK: Why are we so bored? We live in a world of constant entertainment – but is too much stimulation boring?
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