Business Talk with Deepak Bhatt
Nearly 2,000 years ago, Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger warned that too many books could distract rather than enlighten. He advocated for fewer, high-quality readings, deeply studied. Centuries later, the printing press sparked similar fears about overwhelming information. Today, the digital era has intensified these concerns, with constant screen time and media exposure leading to Information Fatigue Syndrome (IFS), a term coined by British psychologist David Lewis. Symptoms include apathy, exhaustion, poor sleep, weakened concentration, and even immune dysfunction.
To delve deeper into this topic, Business Talk welcomed Dobrica Savić. Founder of Intellobics and a global expert in information and knowledge management with over 40 years of experience, including roles at UNESCO, The World Bank, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In our upcoming episode, he shares key insights from his research on Information Fatigue Syndrome and Digital Burnout.
His paper examines how grey literature contributes to Information Fatigue Syndrome (IFS), analyzing its volume, variety, and reliability. It also offers practical strategies to manage this overload, helping readers engage meaningfully with grey literature while minimizing stress and time waste.
Deepak Bhatt
The Business Talk was recorded on 28 July 2025, and it is available here.
