Moderating abundance

Every year, Edge.org poses a question to a bunch of folks and then publishes the answers. This year's question is (in so many words): What scientific concept would have big practical benefits if it became more broadly known? Here's my answer: Cognitive load You're sprawled on the couch in your living room, watching a new episode of Justified on the tube, when you think of something you need to do in the kitchen. You get up, take ten quick steps across the carpet, and then, just as you reach the kitchen door - poof! - you realize you've already forgotten...