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Cognitive bottlenecks: the inherent limits of the thinking mind
The human brain is incredible at synthesizing and uncovering meaning from information but is largely deficient (compared to computers) at long-term memory storage and raw processing power. At various work experiences we've had over the years (both Google and Yelp), a common problem came up: critical information didn't arrive at the right place at... See more
Mario Gabriele • In Flight | Mem Labs 🧠
According to developmental molecular biologist John Medina, our brains were not designed for the modern workplace. As this article from Big Think puts it: “The modern workplace was not designed with the human brain in mind. This disconnect can make it difficult for us to engage, feel safe, and reach our potential.” Similarly, in work on... See more
Dedoyin Ajayi • Newsflash: You Are Not a Machine.
Multitasking became physically uncomfortable. One tab open. One document. One task. The idea of jumping between windows felt like short-circuiting something fragile.