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

Freakonomics Radio

CHAPTER

The Myth of Multitasking

This chapter examines the decline in attention spans and the misconceptions surrounding multitasking. It highlights research showing that multitasking often leads to increased stress and mistakes, while discussing a select group of individuals known as 'supertaskers' who can manage multiple tasks effectively. Personal anecdotes illustrate the challenges of divided attention, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of cognitive limitations.

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