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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?

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Multitasking Mayhem

This chapter explores the impact of multitasking on productivity, referencing a study that tracks users' behavior and highlights alarming findings about attention spans. It further analyzes how distractions disrupt focus, framing the discussion within the context of modern work environments and technology's effects on cognitive performance.

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