The author looks at the concept of ‘information obesity’ – analogous to physical obesity – especially as it applies to information professionals. The author examines causes, such as information overload, and additional factors that make information professionals prone to information obesity. The article concludes with practical and philosophical suggestions for preventing and coping with information obesity, and an overview of ideas around the concept of ‘slow information’.
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