Ever found yourself flipping through pages or scrolling through screens, only to realize you've been reading on autopilot, absorbing nothing? Join us in this episode of 'The Short Answer' as we delve into the enigmatic phenomenon of reading without comprehension. From exploring the intricacies of the human attentional system to dissecting the neuroscience behind our wandering minds, we unravel the mysteries of why our brains sometimes fail to engage with the words in front of us. Whether you're a student tackling a textbook or a casual reader lost in a novel, this episode offers insights into why we zone out while reading and how to reclaim our focus. Tune in to discover the secrets hidden between the lines on 'The Short Answer'.
Music Credits:
Piano Relaxing Music by BlackTrendMusic https://elements.envato.com/piano-relaxing-music-NGWV5RF
References:
https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-neuro-062111-150525
https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ne.13.030190.000325
http://penta.ufrgs.br/edu/telelab/3/hebbian_.htm
https://web.mit.edu/mcraegroup/wwwfiles/ChuangChuang/thesis_files/Appendix%20D_Artificial%20Neural%20Network.pdf
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2006.05.011
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/how-can-we-sometimes-keep-reading-but-not-understand-anything-we-read.html
Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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