The Emergence Machine

Attention Deficit

abstract · Psychology · Level 14 · E9

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Emergence definition

Attention-deficit is a state of being unable to maintain focus or concentration on a specific task or activity due to difficulties in filtering out distractions or maintaining mental effort over time, which can lead to difficulties in completing tasks or achieving goals.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
attention deficit
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL14L13L12L11L3L2L1L0Attention DeficitFilterFocusCinemaCircuitConductorFilmStateBuildingCellDigital… intermediate l…ForceFormInformationLandChangeActionMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Change L1 (requires)
    Understanding change helps understand the state-related concept of attention-deficit
  • State L3 (requires) Politics sense
    attention deficit requires understanding state as a foundational concept
  • Filter L13 (requires)
    Inability to sustain focus or concentration on a specific task or activity due to difficulties in filtering out distractions or maintaining mental effort over time.
  • Focus L13 (requires)
    Inability to sustain focus or concentration on a specific task or activity due to difficulties in filtering out distractions or maintaining mental effort over time.