Information Overload And Complexity

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Key Concepts

Information Saturation

The point at which the human mind can no longer effectively process additional information without a significant decrease in comprehension or accuracy.

Cognitive Load

The amount of mental effort required to process and retain information, which can be influenced by factors such as complexity, novelty, and relevance.

Complexity Theory

A branch of study that examines how complex systems behave and evolve over time, often involving non-linear dynamics and emergent properties.