About Linda Stone
Born 1955. Linda Stone is an American writer, consultant, children's librarian, school teacher, university teacher and business executive, known for Continuous partial attention.
Linda Stone (born 1955) is a writer and pioneer of Internet-focused sociology research. She coined the phrase "continuous partial attention" in 1998 and "email apnea" in 2008.
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Who is Linda Stone?
American technology writer and consultant
When was Linda Stone born?
Linda Stone was born in 1955.
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Linda Stone is a writer, consultant, children's librarian, school teacher, university teacher and business executive.
What is Linda Stone known for?
Linda Stone is known for Continuous partial attention.
What nationality is Linda Stone?
Linda Stone is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Linda Stone. https://biography.guide/linda-stone/
MLA: "Linda Stone." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/linda-stone/.
Chicago: "Linda Stone." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/linda-stone/.
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