However, the more I ponder the issue, the more I think The Attention Crash is entirely generational. Case in point. I work in an open space with a mix of people. Some are Gen Xers like me but even more are younger - they’re Millennials. The Gen Yer’s, it seems, do a far better job of coping with massive amounts of information. It’s not uncommon for a lot of folks to be running Meebo with a dozen IM windows going at once, Facebooking, emailing and talking on the phone. And they’re productive! Those of you who have kids I am sure see the same in your home.
Micro Persuasion on Attention