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Human channel capacity is finite because the number of signals and information that can be processed in attention, short term memory, and working memory etc are limitied.

[edit] See also

• Channel capacity
• Cognitive load
• Cognitive processing speed
• Human information storage
• Information theory
• The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two
• Work load