Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-481) and index.

Could neuroscience teach us the secret to finding our way in the age of information overload? Award-winning cognitive psychologist Daniel J. Levitin says yes. As we can all attest, data is drowning us. We are constantly forced to make more—and faster—decisions than ever before. So it's no wonder the average American reports frequently losing car keys, missing appointments, and feeling worn out from the effort of just keeping up. Nevertheless, some people become very adept at managing the hyper flow of information. How? The Organized Mind presents new research into attention and memory and reveals the small, simple, yet consequential, changes we can all make to regain a sense of mastery over our homes, workplaces, and lives.