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These days we are particularly aware of the challenges of information management given the unprecedented explosion of information associated with computers and computer networking…But the perception of and complaints about overload are not unique to our period. Ancient, medieval, and early modern authors and authors working in non-Western contexts
... See moreAnn Blair • Too Much to Know: Managing Scholarly Information before the Modern Age
By volume, I’m referring to the total number of obligations that you’re committed to complete—from answering a minor question to finishing a major project. As this volume increases past a certain threshold, the weight of these efforts can become unbearably stressful. Humans are uniquely adept at crafting long-term strategic plans for accomplishing
... See moreCal Newport • It’s Time to Embrace Slow Productivity
Some companies have sought to alleviate the strain by offering sessions in mindfulness. But the problem with scheduling meditation as part of that working day is that it becomes yet another task at which you can succeed or fail. Those who can’t clear out their mind need to try harder – and the very exercises intended to ease anxiety can end up exac
... See moreVous savez, l’information est un flux illimité dans un espace limité. La masse d’informations est exponentielle, mais le temps que chacun lui accorde est restreint et inextensible. Le