Information Overload
Note: Underlying theme throughout discussions of Curiosity and Attention, Environmental Neurodiversity, and Overstimulation and Environmental Neurodiversity during the OGM 2025-11-06 call.
The Phenomenon
Modern condition where:
- Constant information streams
- Multiple simultaneous channels
- No empty cognitive space
- Always-on connectivity
- Rapid context switching
Scott's Observation
"We have killed boredom with the constant stream of information everywhere"
Result: Loss of available attention, appearing as curiosity decline
Mike's Experience
Feeling "completely, absolutely, intellectually, politically overstimulated" from:
- TEDx Mid-Atlantic
- Virginia elections
- Technology developments
- AI bubble concerns
- General information flood
Impacts Discussed
On Curiosity
- Less available attention
- Engagement declining despite curiosity
- Appearing as lack of interest
On Filtering
- Typical filters inadequate
- GABA and Filtering working overtime
- Need for new coping strategies
On Neurodiversity
- Neurotypical people experiencing what neurodiverse always have
- Environmental Neurodiversity hypothesis
Related Concepts
- Curiosity and Attention
- Environmental Neurodiversity
- Overstimulation and Environmental Neurodiversity
- GABA and Filtering
- Tab Groups Discovery
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