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Sep. 17, 2010

How We Pay Attention
What are the limits of human attention? Is the ability to pay attention to detail something that can be improved? We'll talk to Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris about their research into the science of attention, multitasking, and more. Before listening, try watching the videos below to see how you do at simple tasks requiring attention.

1. The Selective Attention Test




2. The Monkey Business Illusion
Produced by Aleszu Bajak
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