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Shimmer Series Part 4

The Myths That Make Us

CHAPTER

The Impact of Multitasking on Cognitive Performance

This chapter explores the limitations of true multitasking and its negative effects on cognitive performance. It discusses scientific research on task switching, the 'shimmer' effect of digital platforms, and introduces the Elephant Path concentration training protocol as a means to combat the detrimental impacts of multitasking.

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