<p><br></p><br><p>Coined in the 1990s by <a href="https://lindastone.net/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linda Stone</a>, <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/continuous-partial-attention" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Continuous Partial Attention</a> describes the state of being constantly connected; trying to do multiple things at once, which often leads to an ever-present, low-level form of stress. We explore how this phenomenon affects modern life, compare it to multitasking, and discuss both its positive and negative aspects. The podcast also highlights how technology has exacerbated this issue and considers potential solutions, such as mindfulness and turning off notifications, to better manage one's attention.</p><br><p><strong>Links to stuff we discussed:</strong></p><p><a href="https://thedecisionlab.com/thinkers/economics/daniel-kahneman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Kahneman</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mindovertech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind Over Tech</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGpVpsaItpU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Video of Woman who Walks into Fountain Whilst Texting</a></p><p>The Film: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Her</a>, starring Joaquin Phoenix.</p><br><p><strong>Other Sketches and podcast episodes referenced:</strong></p><p>Phubbing <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/phubbing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/phubbing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><p>Phone Zombie <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/phone-zombie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><p>Hegel's Dialectic: Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/thesis-antithesis-synthesis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><p>Yak Shaving <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><p>5 Ways to Wellbeing <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/5-ways-to-wellbeing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/5-ways-to-wellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><p>Everyone's a Geek About Something <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/everyones-a-geek-about-something/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/everyones-a-geek-about-something" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><p>How to Instantly Feel Better <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><p>Picking the Perfect Present <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/picking-a-present/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/pick-a-present" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a></p><br><p>Buy Jono's Book: <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/big-ideas-little-pictures" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Ideas, Little Pictures</a>, for a loved one this Christmas - The Perfect Present and then some...</p><br><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Continuous Partial Attention</p><p>01:31 Depicting Continuous Partial Attention in a Sketch</p><p>04:25 Personal Experiences with Continuous Partial Attention</p><p>05:54 The Impact of Technology on Attention</p><p>08:49 Multitasking vs. Continuous Partial Attention</p><p>11:15 The Challenge of Staying Focused</p><p>17:05 The Role of Continuous Partial Attention in Different Professions</p><p>20:38 The Dilemma of Turning Off Notifications</p><p>21:15 Balancing Work and Family Life</p><p>22:03 The Art of Multitasking</p><p>22:59 The Pitfalls of Continuous Partial Attention</p><p>23:49 Turning Cognition into Automation</p><p>25:25 The Rise of Single Tasking</p><p>27:54 The Productivity of Focused Work</p><p>32:07 The Future of AI and Continuous Partial Attention</p><p>34:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations</p><br><p>All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>