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601. Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?
Freakonomics Radio
Embrace Your Limits: Multitasking Myths Unveiled
Humans possess varied attentional abilities, and most struggle with multitasking despite the common belief in their proficiency. While some individuals exhibit extraordinary multitasking skills, labeled as supertaskers, the average person typically performs better within a single focus. This acknowledgment of one's limitations can be reassuring. The desire for enhanced multitasking capabilities raises questions about societal benefits and personal motivations, with a greater interest in understanding human cognition than in replicating extraordinary abilities.
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