overload

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Even the best analysts have off-days, caused by either fatigue, distraction or cognitive overload.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

“The aim was really to create friction, the stress for units, and the cognitive overload as soon as possible,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

He made his return in Copper Mountain in November, but the federation said the latest injury was caused by "an overload".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

In a post-quarantine landscape marked by isolation and digital overload, fans described a hunger for physical spaces where online connection could translate into real-world presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

But newer research suggests that such overload can make it harder for us to make good decisions when we are confronted with clear choices.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel