The spotlight of attention is more like a strobe, say researchers

Re:The spotlight of attention is more like a strobe, say res... by rolltopdesk on Wednesday November 07, 2018 @06:58PM (#18403342)

They say this flicker likely provides an evolutionary advantage-a chance to switch attention. I wonder if it’s optional. Wonder also about cases like attention disorders and attention of autistics.

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Re:The spotlight of attention is more like a strobe, say res... by gnode on Thursday November 08, 2018 @11:42AM (#18407558)

Attention deficit disorders are known to be caused primarily by problems with neurotransmitter systems which modulate attention (e.g. dopamine and noradrenaline). This seems to be more like a clock signal for the brain.

I imagine problems with this system would manifest more as Sensory Processing Disorder, which has differences noticeable in an EEG.

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