Attention as Amplifier 12/17/08
Bored? Your brain is disconnecting – life – 10 December 2008 – New Scientist
Attention is like a communication amplifier that only focuses on the connections between certain regions at certain times, says Weissman. When the amplifier switches to a new set of connections, existing ones weaken. Communication between those regions slows and attention lapses.
December 17th 2008 Biology