In computer speak, an interrupt is a signal from hardware or software indicating the need for attention. There are two different types of interrupts: Asynchronous (random), and synchronous (predictable). People also have interrupts. All human interrupts are asynchronous unless otherwise noted.
- Pain.
- Biological needs (synchronous).
- Strong external stimuli.
- Doorbell, phone, pager, or any other real-time device that someone else uses to get your attention.
- A sudden thought, a flash of insight, or intuition.
- An alarm or timer (synchronous).
- A stop sign or stop light (synchronous).
- Anything that blocks or stops what you were doing for a long time.
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