How do you stay focused in a world designed to distract you?
In this lecture, attention expert Prof. dr. Stefan van der Stigchel (Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the Department of Experimental Psychology at Utrecht University) explores how attention and concentration really work in today’s so-called ‘attention economy’. Can we truly multitask? What happens in the brain when we try to focus? And which strategies are scientifically proven (and which not) to help us stay on track?
Drawing on years of research, Van der Stigchel explains the mechanics of focus, debunks common myths and offers practical tools to help you concentrate on what truly matters.
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Watch the recording and discover how to regain control over your attention.