The Short Answer

How Can We Sometimes Keep Reading, But Understand Nothing?


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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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