Linda Stone

Linda Stone

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Linda Stone is a former Microsoft executive and a prominent thought leader in the field of technology and its impact on human behavior. She is best known for coining the term 'email apnea,' which describes the phenomenon of breath holding or altered breathing patterns when people engage with digital devices. Through her informal studies, she raised awareness about the physiological effects of screen time on our respiratory health, leading to a broader discussion on the impact of constant digital stimulation on our well-being.

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Linda Stone coined the term 'continuous partial attention' to describe the state of distraction many people experience.

Are we living in a golden age of stupidity? | Artificial intelligence (AI)
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-18
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Linda Stone is an American writer who worked at Microsoft and noted the phenomenon of 'email apnea'.

„Smegenų puvimas“: kaip mus veikia nuolatinis informacijos perteklius ir kaip su tuo kovoti? | Verslas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-04-05
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Linda Stone, a former Microsoft executive, conducted an informal study on the effects of email on breathing.

Apnea da schermo: come pc, telefonini ed e-mail alterano il nostro sistema nervoso
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-02-08
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