Cognitive overload

Cognitive overload occurs when we are faced with too much information at once, making it difficult for our brains to process or understand it all. In the context of general knowledge, this can happen when we try to learn new facts, concepts, or skills simultaneously without enough mental capacity to manage them. As a result, we may feel overwhelmed, struggle to retain information, or make mistakes. To avoid cognitive overload, it's important to break information into manageable chunks and focus on one thing at a time, allowing for better understanding and retention.