Another brief read (I wouldn't ask you to concentrate at length) on the false economy of multitasking - including the price paid even when offline...and interpersonally. Don't miss the two related interactive tests ('Test Your Focus', 'Test How Fast You Juggle Tasks') which deftly illustrate the principle. See how you stack up. Your Brain on Computers - Attached to Technology and Paying a Price - NYTimes.com. … [Read more...]
Motivated Multitasking: How the Brain Keeps Tabs on Two Tasks at Once: Scientific American
For those convinced they are adept multi-taskers, a slim line of defense against the prevailing wisdom that it can't be done. Motivated Multitasking: How the Brain Keeps Tabs on Two Tasks at Once: Scientific American. … [Read more...]