Chapter 2: The Science of Distracting

In which we explore the intricacies of the human brain's ability to tune out.

The human brain is a marvel of complexity, but also a marvel of distractions. We can tune out the hum of a thousand bees, the chatter of a thousand strangers, or the incessant beeping of a hundred toasters.

But have you ever wondered how our brains achieve this feat of mental filtering? Is it a matter of sheer willpower, or is it a complex interplay of neurons and synapses?

The answer, my friends, is a resounding YES! (Or at least, that's what we like to tell ourselves.)