RSS and Information Overload

There's no clean cut answer as to whether or not RSS/RSS aggregators cause information overload.  It's all a matter of perspective.  Put in simple terms, those who initiate RSS feeds want the information, and therefore will not feel overwhelmed.  Chances are those same individuals are the ones dabbling in a variety of social softwares and electronic information tools and sources.  

It can be argued that RSS actually makes information more manageable since several different sources do not have be checked all the time.  The feeds bring the information directly to one place, and the feeds come in throughout the day.  Therefore, the information is fed to the individual in small bite size pieces.  

Individuals in the camp claiming overload are probably not looking for the depth of information RSS can provide.  It is likely these individuals do not appreciate the  full capabilities of RSS.