TLDR Web Dev · MISCELLANEOUS

NOT REMOTELY COOL: THE SCIENCE OF “ZOOM FATIGUE”

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Zoom fatigue is caused by the cognitive load of online meetings, which depletes mental resources. Video calls require more effort to process nonverbal cues and the audio gaps caused by digital transmission disrupt the natural flow of conversation. The lack of physical proximity and the blurring of work and home life also make things mentally tough.