/ˈzuːmˈniːʒə/
Definition
A cognitive blackout occurring immediately after clicking “Leave Meeting,” during which all decisions, action items, and context vanish from memory. Side effects include déjà vu in subsequent calls.
Common Manifestations
- Repeating the same discussion across five consecutive stand-ups.
- Post-meeting Slack messages reading “What did we decide again?”
- Confidently volunteering for tasks no one remembers assigning.
- A shared doc titled Meeting Notes that remains completely blank.
Usage Example
“I’m sure we agreed on this last week, but Zoomnesia hit the whole team.”
HR Guidance
Zoomnesia is a normal adaptive response to meeting overload. Recommended treatment: fewer calls, clearer notes, and mandatory time away from webcams. For chronic cases, introduce Async Fridays.