Close the Tabs

Why can a waiter remember a complex order perfectly until it is served, and then instantly forget it? Psychologist Sarah Bishop explores the "e;Zeigarnik Effect"e;-the brain's tendency to hold onto unfinished tasks like open browser tabs that drain your battery. In "e;Close the Tabs,"e; Bishop explains that "e;cognitive closure"e; is a biological need. When we leave emails drafted, conversations...