Links

Why can't you pay attention anymore? - A CNet News.com article on how the various modern communication devices has made it harder than ever to stay focused, and to stay productive. (Ironically, this is the article that started my awareness of Productivity Distraction, and eventually cased me to unsubscribe from CNet's News.com's daily newsletter).

'Info-mania' dents IQ more than marijuana - This NewScientist article describes how the bombardment of emails and IMs can lower a person's effective intelligence (IQ).

http://news.com.com/Got+2+extra+hours+for+your+e-mail/2100-1046_3-5943984.htm l Got 2 extra hours for your e-mail? A New York Times article on the overwhelming nature of communication by email.