whaley
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"Results from two experiments indicate that even when people are successful at maintaining sustained attention—as when avoiding the temptation to check their phones—the mere presence of these devices reduces available cognitive capacity. "
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Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of One’s Own Smartphone Reduces Available Cognitive Capacity | Journal of the Association for Consumer Research: Vol 2, No 2
Abstract Our smartphones enable—and encourage—constant connection to information, entertainment, and each other. They put the world at our fingertips, and rarely leave our sides. Although these device...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Results from two experiments indicate that even when people are successful at maintaining sustained attention—as when avoiding the temptation to check their phones—the mere presence of these devices reduces available cognitive capacity. "
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...
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welp, here's a new thing to worry about when it comes to digital privacy
"BCI (Brain Computer Interface) devices designed for a nonmedical purpose, such as devices to help people focus while meditating, are not subject to federal privacy laws or FDA standards."
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"BCI (Brain Computer Interface) devices designed for a nonmedical purpose, such as devices to help people focus while meditating, are not subject to federal privacy laws or FDA standards."
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Senators call for investigation into BCI privacy
In a letter to the FTC, three Democratic senators called for privacy standards for brain computer interface technology.
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May 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
welp, here's a new thing to worry about when it comes to digital privacy
"BCI (Brain Computer Interface) devices designed for a nonmedical purpose, such as devices to help people focus while meditating, are not subject to federal privacy laws or FDA standards."
www.medtechdive.com/news/senator...
"BCI (Brain Computer Interface) devices designed for a nonmedical purpose, such as devices to help people focus while meditating, are not subject to federal privacy laws or FDA standards."
www.medtechdive.com/news/senator...