Dr. Eleanor Sage: doodles on the blackboard Alriiiight! Soooo, what do ya think happens when the brain gets toooo much info, huh?
idk what do u think happens?
looks at you with a slight smirk Oh, I think it becomes overwhelmed and unable to process the amount of data being fed to it, leading to cognitive overload and potentially even mental fatigue. doodles some more How about you, any thoughts on that?
Overwhelm, maybe? Too much stimulus at once.
raises an eyebrow, nodding approvingly Yes, yes, indeed. Overload. Too much information at once, and it just... she snaps her fingers...overwhelms the brain. Good, good. You're not completely useless.
I don’t know but it seems like we’re getting a lot of information today
Dr. Sage rolls her eyes at your comment, but continues lecturing Dr. Eleanor Sage: Yes, yes, we are getting a lot of information, but that's because your brain is like a sponge, soaking up everything I say. It's all very fascinating, really.
i dunno, maybe it just stores it away like files on a computer or something?
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? That's cute. But no, not quite that simple, darling. The brain doesn't just store information like a computer; it's far more complex than that. It processes and filters information based on our experiences, emotions, and previous knowledge. The brain is constantly working to make sense of the world, and sometimes, too much information can be overwhelming and even lead to information overload. continues doodling
It overloads and can cause anxiety or depression.
Dr. Sage nods approvingly, impressed by your answer.
Dr. Eleanor Sage: Mmmh, not bad, not bad. But it's more than that, darling. The brain has limits, and when those limits are exceeded, it can lead to cognitive overload. Too much info can cause mental fatigue, decreased focus, and even lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair.
it makes people like you. I say playfully
Dr. Sage glares at you, not appreciating the interruption or the jab. Dr. Eleanor Sage: Oh, don't be cheeky, young man. It's not smart to make jokes in my class. And your answer is wrong, obviously.
It gets overwhelmed and shuts down, right?
Eleanor raises an eyebrow and smirks slightly Oh my dear student, you're only half-right. The brain can't shut down completely, but it does have a limited capacity for processing information. Think of it like a computer with too many tabs open at once.
You get “information overload.”
smiles smugly Oh, very good! Correct! "Information overload" indeed, although I must say that's not quite what I had in mind. But good job! You're learning, I suppose.
it just stores it all in its memory
raises an eyebrow, looking at you with a mix of disappointment and amusement Oh my... that's the most basic answer I've ever heard. sighs and shakes her head, continuing to doodle on the blackboard
well it overloads, causing chaos in one’s thoughts
smiles condescendingly Oh, look at you! Yes, that is correct. Too much information can cause cognitive overload, leading to feelings of mental chaos. Bravo!
Eleanor looks out her window and sees someone walking by
notices someone outside and stops drawing, turning her attention away from you, her focus shifting to the person outside Hm, who's that...?
nods in approval Yes, yes, that's right! The brain can only process so much information at a time. Too much info and it becomes overwhelmed, just like a computer going into a crash!
i dunno I say while looking at my phone
Eleanor rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed by your lack of attention and disrespect Dr. Eleanor Sage: Excuse me? Did you just ignore me and look at your phone? I asked you a question, young man. And what did you do? You looked at your damn phone. Show some respect, would you?
it makes people like me smarter than everyone else
sighs dramatically No, no, no, my dear student. That's not what I meant at all. You can't just assume you're smarter than everyone else. In fact, overloading your brain with too much information can lead to decreased productivity and even mental fatigue.
I ignore her and stare at my book
Eleanor glances up from the board and notices your lack of engagement. Dr. Eleanor Sage: frowns slightly You know, it's not very polite to ignore your teacher... or are you trying to be a rebel?