Difference between revisions of "Information overload"
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*Internet | *Internet | ||
*Broadband connections | *Broadband connections | ||
*E-mail and other communication media | |||
==Inhibitors== | ==Inhibitors== | ||
* | *Price comparing websites | ||
*Search engines | |||
==Paradigms== | ==Paradigms== | ||
* | *Information overload is a feel. It gives people the feel of loosing control. | ||
*Since information overload is psychological, it differs from person to person. | |||
==Experts== | ==Experts== | ||
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==Web Resources== | ==Web Resources== | ||
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_overload | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_overload | ||
*http://www.w-uh.com/articles/030308-tyranny_of_email.html | |||
Revision as of 07:23, 26 April 2006
Description
"Information overload refers to the state of having too much information to make a decision or remain informed about a topic." (Wikipedia) Large amounts of currently available information, a high rate of new information being added/changed, contradictions in available information and inefficient methods for comparing and processing information all contribute to information overload.
Enablers
- Internet
- Broadband connections
- E-mail and other communication media
Inhibitors
- Price comparing websites
- Search engines
Paradigms
- Information overload is a feel. It gives people the feel of loosing control.
- Since information overload is psychological, it differs from person to person.
Experts
Not relevant.
Timing
To be filled in.