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09 Aug 09
In Defense of Distraction
The truly wise mind will harness, rather than abandon, the power of distraction.
03 May 09
Why can't we concentrate?
You are what you pay attention to. A review of Gallagher's Rapt.
30 Apr 09
Is it Time to Retire the Never-Ending List?
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In 1890, when the psychologist, William James, gave a definition of attention, he described it as, "taking possession by the mind in clear and vivid form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought... It implies withdrawal from some things in order to deal effectively with others."
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In 1890, when the psychologist, William James, gave a definition of attention, he described it as, "taking possession by the mind in clear and vivid form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought... It implies withdrawal from some things in order to deal effectively with others."
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