Time and Attention

105: Multitasking

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On this episode, we chat about multitasking—including where it does and doesn’t work. Topics covered include:

  • The different levels of multitasking;
  • Where multitasking does and doesn’t work;
  • Why “conscious intervention” matters with multitasking;
  • Why “attention residue” makes us less efficient as we multitask;
  • The flip book effect;
  • The cognitive costs of switching between tasks;
  • How multitasking influences how memories form;
  • Why we feel more productive when we multitask;
  • Minding your resistance level as you’re tempted to multitask.

    • Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Study: Neurotics Can’t Focus (PDF)

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