16-07-2025
Vivek Banerji's book shows how to reap insight from information overload
Navigating through tons of data to uncover hidden patterns is a critical skill in this day and age, and the key is to look beyond data dashboards
Ajit Balakrishnan Mumbai
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Insight Edge: Crafting Breakthroughs in a World of Information Overload
Published by Hachette
368 pages ₹799
Information overload is that awful state in which we all find ourselves today, overwhelming us with the vast amount of information with which we are forced to deal. This sense of helplessness occurs when the volume and speed of incoming data exceed our cognitive processing capacity, leading to stress, reduced productivity and poor decision-making. With the internet, social media, and constant notifications, individuals and organisations face excessive choices and data streams, often struggling to identify what is relevant or true. Information overload can