Attention! Are we losing it?
Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024 was “brain rot”—internet slang for the loss of cognitive capacities from overconsumption of online content. This reflects the widespread concern that the ability to concentrate and focus is getting worse in the digital age. But what do we know about this? In this talk, William will walk through the current evidence on the impact of digital technology on attention, hoping to clarify what is known and what remains unknown. Through his explanation, he will hope to convey the importance of psychology research in generating critical insights to help address this societal issue.
Bio
William is a cognitive neuroscientist studying attention and working memory—how we process information in the mind and in the brain. He is currently a lecturer in the School of Psychology at Adelaide University, where he heads the Perception, Attention, Learning and Memory (PALM) Lab.
Event
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 8:00pm – 9:00pm @Maylands Hotel ,67 Phillis Street, Maylands SA 5069
The other talk at this location is Beyond the Mirror - Building self-esteem with our teens at 6:30pm – 7:30pm
