IAQ LEXICON
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IAQ Lexicon
Attention Cost Blindness
Free experiences can still be expensive when attention is the currency.
People underestimate experiences that consume attention because no financial payment is required, even though attention is one of the most limited human resources.
Examples
- Trying to visit several free London museums in one day until every collection begins to blur.
- Watching dozens of free online videos but remembering almost nothing.
- Installing many free apps that gradually consume daily attention.
Related Concepts
First Appeared In
Should You Spend Half A Day In One Museum Or Visit Several In London?
Origin
Created from the London museum planning article.