Technology Causes Hidden Cognitive Fatigue Among Professionals
Professionals and researchers warn that digital technology is causing pervasive "hidden fatigue," eroding focus and well-being, according to reviews and articles through December 2025. Systematic reviews (June 2023) and recent publications (July–December 2025) link information overload, notifications, and multitasking to elevated stress and reduced creativity. The reporting highlights workplace tactics—notification reduction, AI feature control, curated feeds—to mitigate cognitive load and sustain productivity.
Key Points
- 1Documents pervasive 'hidden fatigue' from constant notifications, multitasking, and data overload across professions.
- 2Links cognitive overload to higher cortisol, impaired decision-making, reduced creativity, cited in reviews through 2025.
- 3Recommends notification control, AI feature disabling, and curated feeds to restore deep work and wellbeing.
Scoring Rationale
Synthesizes credible peer-reviewed evidence and practical solutions, but lacks novel empirical findings or new interventions.
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