They say this flicker likely provides an evolutionary advantage-a chance to switch attention. I wonder if it’s optional. Wonder also about cases like attention disorders and attention of autistics.
Attention deficit disorders are known to be caused primarily by problems with neurotransmitter systems which modulate attention (e.g. dopamine and noradrenaline). This seems to be more like a clock signal for the brain.
I imagine problems with this system would manifest more as Sensory Processing Disorder, which has differences noticeable in an EEG.
I imagine problems with this system would manifest more as Sensory Processing Disorder, which has differences noticeable in an EEG.