Amount Quote by Simon Mainwaring
“There is an overwhelming amount of information available to us all on the web each day, not to mention what is shared with us by our family, friends, fans, and followers. This necessitates the need to filter through all that information and to decide for ourselves where to put our attention.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Digital Overload, 2015
We must actively choose what to focus on amid endless online and social input.
In simple terms: Choose your focus amid information overload.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize and filter information.
Themes
attention
focus
information overload
digital life
decision making
Mood
overwhelmed
determined
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- work
- social media
- personal relationships
- learning
- news consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive load
selective attention
information hygiene
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria do you use to filter information?
- How does selective attention shape your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Filtering can be biased and may miss important insights.
