S y n c o p e
Syncope (the medical term for “fainting” or “passing out”) examines the feeling of “being disoriented” and puts it into the context of our modern everyday life: Again and again, we lose track of what is happening around us – and when we concentrate the most, we often find ourselves thinking nothing at all. This metaphorical temporary loss of consciousness has become a daily companion for many people in our fast-paced society.
Are we still able to focus in a world so full of stimuli? And how do we deal with it in the long run?