Human Capacity in the Attention Economy

by Sean Lane (Editor), Dr. Paul Atchley PhD (Editor)

This book examines the impact of ubiquitous information technology, with discussions about what makes these technologies so addictive, and their effect on emotional well-being, memory, learning, driving, and cognitive reserves.
 

223 pages, Paperback

Published September 22, 2020

About the author

Sean Lane, PhD, is a professor of psychology and dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Dr. Lane’s research examines the mechanisms underlying learning and memory, and how these mechanisms influence behavior in complex real-world settings. He previously worked in the technology industry in the area of user experience and human factors. Dr. Lane has worked to further the productive interaction between basic and applied research, including serving on the governing board of the Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition and as associate editor of Applied Cognitive Psychology. He received his PhD from Kent State University.