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 about nothing at all.
This metaphorical temporary loss of consciousness has become a daily companion for many people in our fast-paced and complex society. Are we still able to focus in a world so full of stimuli? And how do we deal with ongoing as well as upcoming personal and societal challenges?
