With the rapid development of information technology and the Internet, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a person to correctly perceive information. Its overabundance affects the quality of perception and the identification of relationships between phenomena. And no wonder - a huge number of information portals on the network, many television programs, flickering intrusive advertising - all this creates chaos in the head, it becomes difficult to focus on one thing, and informational glut is formed. In recent years, this perception has become very common, especially among the younger generation. It is called clip thinking.
Clip thinking can be figuratively compared with a music clip, which is based on flickering, unconnected frames. The world is perceived in the same way - an endless kaleidoscope of events and facts. Gradually decreases the time for which a person is able to focus on the object, deteriorates the ability to analyze what is happening.
Such thinking is dangerous, first of all, for those who are engaged in educational activities. Studying classical literature becomes an almost insurmountable task for schoolchildren. Mastering a complex student program is impossible without perseverance and in-depth analysis of subjects, which is incredibly difficult for modern students. As a “solution to a problem” with learning difficulties, various versions of brief retelling of works, ready-made homework and the like appear. Presentations that carry a minimum of information, just for the appearance of a general idea of the subject, have become a popular teaching method. According to recent studies, the overall knowledge absorption coefficient has catastrophically decreased.
Clip thinking also leaves its mark on the minds of modern adults. A very brief, concise presentation of advertising information is an effective sales tool. Emphasis is placed on emotions. A person loses common sense and ability to analyze the situation as a whole and often makes unnecessary purchases, realizing this later. An unpleasant feeling of manipulation appears, but it is difficult to give a clear explanation for this, since consciousness is no longer capable of analysis.
The most affordable and effective way to combat clip thinking is to read daily. Moreover, reading classical fiction. You can set yourself an alarm clock - first take a break from the book every 10 minutes, then 15, 20, and so on. In the break, retell the just-read passage of the book. You can discuss and analyze the actions of the heroes of the book, build a logical chain.