Scientists have found that the human brain can instantly adjust attention, predicting the significance of information before it even arrives. This mechanism helps us concentrate and react quickly even in chaotic environments by amplifying important signals and suppressing distractors.
Researchers have discovered that the human brain can adjust attention with incredible speed—in just a few milliseconds. It anticipates the significance of stimuli in advance, preparing for perception even before the information has fully arrived. The study was published in the journal Neuroscience.
The research showed that neurons in the cerebral cortex work as a dynamic filter: they amplify important signals and dampen distractions. This mechanism explains how a person can react instantly to danger or focus on a task amid informational chaos.
The discovery has practical significance: it will help develop treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and cognitive disorders, and it will also serve as a foundation for new artificial intelligence systems.
