Comments on: 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 29 : Today Is That Day http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-301416 Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 29 : Today Is That Day Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:46:31 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-301416 [...] Scott H Young - In his post 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning, Scott not only points out the fact that information overload can be toxic, but he also shows some [...] [...] Scott H Young – In his post 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning, Scott not only points out the fact that information overload can be toxic, but he also shows some [...]

]]> By: Scott H Young » Friday Links - 08-03-04 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-173881 Scott H Young » Friday Links - 08-03-04 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:00:53 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-173881 [...] 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning - From the article: Despite the negative influence of too much information, few people recognize the toxicity. In one test, doctors were given more information about patients than was necessary to provide a diagnosis. The extra information actually decreased the doctors ability to diagnose, while making them more confident. [...] [...] 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning – From the article: Despite the negative influence of too much information, few people recognize the toxicity. In one test, doctors were given more information about patients than was necessary to provide a diagnosis. The extra information actually decreased the doctors ability to diagnose, while making them more confident. [...]

]]> By: Scott H Young » Friday Links - 08-03-04 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-173882 Scott H Young » Friday Links - 08-03-04 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:00:53 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-173882 [...] 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning - From the article: Despite the negative influence of too much information, few people recognize the toxicity. In one test, doctors were given more information about patients than was necessary to provide a diagnosis. The extra information actually decreased the doctors ability to diagnose, while making them more confident. [...] [...] 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning – From the article: Despite the negative influence of too much information, few people recognize the toxicity. In one test, doctors were given more information about patients than was necessary to provide a diagnosis. The extra information actually decreased the doctors ability to diagnose, while making them more confident. [...]

]]> By: How to Reduce Information Overload | Think Simple. Be Decisive. http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-84548 How to Reduce Information Overload | Think Simple. Be Decisive. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:09:36 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-84548 [...] Young: 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning Leave a comment? Like this article? Subscribe to my RSS feed (What's this?). or Subscribe new [...] [...] Young: 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning Leave a comment? Like this article? Subscribe to my RSS feed (What’s this?). or Subscribe new [...]

]]> By: Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 29 | Today is that Day http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-52879 Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 29 | Today is that Day Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:27:51 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-52879 [...] 9) Scott H Young - In his post 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning, Scott not only points out the fact that information overload can be toxic, but he also shows some ways to achieve success without overloading your head in the process.  [...] [...] 9) Scott H Young – In his post 9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning, Scott not only points out the fact that information overload can be toxic, but he also shows some ways to achieve success without overloading your head in the process.  [...]

]]> By: Sound advice « Carpentersville Action Network http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-49258 Sound advice « Carpentersville Action Network Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:48:26 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-49258 [...] The next post that caught my eye was “9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning”. A small amount of water reduces thirst. A large amount can poison you. The same principle applies to information. A small, carefully chosen amount can enhance your ability to make smart decisions. Too much and you fare no better than chance. [...] [...] The next post that caught my eye was “9 Steps to Stop Information Poisoning”. A small amount of water reduces thirst. A large amount can poison you. The same principle applies to information. A small, carefully chosen amount can enhance your ability to make smart decisions. Too much and you fare no better than chance. [...]

]]> By: Ben http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-47347 Ben Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:10:53 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-47347 "Turn Off Noise. Cutting out distractions is a common theme of this blog. I believe focusing on random details is counterproductive. Minutia needs to be turned off because the brain is tricked into thinking it matters." Then, a few items down... "Stumbleupon it!" XD “Turn Off Noise. Cutting out distractions is a common theme of this blog. I believe focusing on random details is counterproductive. Minutia needs to be turned off because the brain is tricked into thinking it matters.”

Then, a few items down… “Stumbleupon it!” XD

]]> By: Ramses Abasiri http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-46963 Ramses Abasiri Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:09:06 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-46963 I firmly believe that the only real output of a successful education up to and including completed undergraduate studies is an increased aptitude for information processing, assimilation, and management. -- <a href="http://www.SanCairoDiCopenhagen.com/tbpmd.html" rel="nofollow">The Banjo Players Must Die</a> I firmly believe that the only real output of a successful education up to and including completed undergraduate studies is an increased aptitude for information processing, assimilation, and management.

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The Banjo Players Must Die

]]> By: SpiKe http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/comment-page-1/#comment-45738 SpiKe Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:28:21 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/08/27/9-steps-to-stop-information-poisoning/#comment-45738 This is very interesting, especially about limiting critical metrics. Over the last few weeks I have increasingly tried to evaluate my performances for certain habits, roles etc using scoring systems for what I presumed would be for motivational purposes. It's had the completely opposite effect. SpiKe <a href="http://www.mallosworld.co.uk/organize-it/" rel="nofollow">Organize IT</a> This is very interesting, especially about limiting critical metrics. Over the last few weeks I have increasingly tried to evaluate my performances for certain habits, roles etc using scoring systems for what I presumed would be for motivational purposes. It’s had the completely opposite effect.

SpiKe
Organize IT

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