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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?
Freakonomics Radio
Multitasking: A Rare Superpower
Multitasking is generally viewed as a challenging skill, with the vast majority of individuals performing poorly in multitasking scenarios. A researcher’s investigations reveal that only about 2 to 2.5% of people can be classified as 'supertaskers,' a rare group demonstrating exceptional multitasking capabilities. The overwhelming majority, despite perceived competence when self-assessing, are often humbled by tests that confirm their struggles with multitasking, emphasizing that it's a universal difficulty rather than an isolated issue.
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