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Navigating Information Overload: The Power of Critical Ignoring

The chapter explores the concept of 'critical ignoring' as a crucial skill for digital citizens overwhelmed by the constant deluge of global crises and information flood. It addresses the challenges of information absorption and the necessity of focusing attention on key issues, with insights from a cognitive science professor shedding light on the impact of information abundance on human cognition. From discussing strategies like lateral peening to the importance of scrutinizing information sources, the chapter emphasizes the need for deliberate ignorance and critical ignoring in today's attention-deficient digital landscape.

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