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Attention Residue

Lingering cognitive load left over after switching tasks.

Coined by Sophie Leroy. Explains why multitasking destroys productivity — part of your mind stays on the previous task.

Related

• Context Switching — The cost of moving your attention from one task to another.
• Deep Work — Cognitively demanding work performed in a distraction-free state.

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