The Overflowing Brain: Information Overload and the Limits of Working Memory. By Torkel Klingberg

Have you ever heard of the Flynn Effect? A description of how IQ (Intelligence Quotient) of people around the world is increasing at an approximate rate of 3% per decade (or 20 points in 60 years). How does this happen? Allegedly, because of the increased demands our environment places on our capacity to concentrate and control our attention to deal with such demands; the interaction between these two skills is related to a concept known as working-memory capacity. So if this change in our working memory capacity is induced by a non-controllable source of stimuli, does this mean that it can be trained? If so is the case, how?
I suspect that although there is a significant amount of fog around the issue from the scientific perspective, the answer is a hopeful YES hosted in the fascinating concept of brain plasticity.
I recommend the reading of this book to learn how you cope (or not) with the information overload that hits your brain every day; while you will not be able to magically step out of the distraction-attacks, you will gain consciousness as to what elements of your working memory capacity play a role. Being conscious about the relevant mechanisms may provide you with a better sense of control.
I enjoyed the reading of this book. It uses understandable colloquial language with a moderate scientific flavor to enhance credibility and formality of the concepts presented.