Brainrot Lecture: The Psychology of Attention in a Digital World w/ Dr. Sarah Shepherd
Join us for an engaging lecture that dives deep into the psychology of attention in our digital landscape! 🌐 The current narrative claims we’re succumbing to brain rot, but research unveils a more nuanced perspective.
Dr. Sarah Shepherd, a distinguished psychologist from UC Berkeley, will explore how ubiquitous digital platforms utilize insights from decades of attention research to keep us engaged and scrolling. 📱💭
Discover the implications of this on our learning and interactions with the world. Are attention spans truly diminishing? Is it possible to reset your attention?
In this thought-provoking session, we will discuss the attention-grabbing tactics used across various platforms that impact everyone—not just your perpetually online friends. Whether you're glued to your device or your roommate has reverted to a flip phone, this lecture offers vital insights into navigating increasingly engineered digital environments.
⚡ Event Highlights:
- Arrival & Chats: 7:00 - 7:15 PM
- Lecture: 7:15 - 8:00 PM
- Q&A & More Chats: 8:00 - 8:30 PM
This event is held in conjunction with our latest exhibition, The Epistemologies of Slop, which examines the interplay of meaning, trust, and culture in today’s algorithmically charged age.
✨ tiat is where art meets technology—an incubator for creative technologists to innovate, exhibit, and expand their practices. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are dedicated to fostering exploration in these fields. Follow us on Instagram!
Come for the research, stay for the burning questions you’ve pondered during those late-night scrolls! 🌙
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