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Misadventures in multitasking
Misadventures in multitasking
Misadventures in multitasking
Saturday 18th December 2021
Explore why multitasking is a myth and learn how our brains handle juggling tasks with expert insights and personal stories.
29 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Multitasking is often an illusion of productivity.
- Our brains have limited capacity for attention.
- Switchtasking leads to errors and inefficiency.
- Some professions require advanced multitasking skills.
- Focus on tasks that don't interfere with each other.
"Multitasking is a myth and that if I really want to be productive, I've got to focus on one."
Ever wondered why juggling multiple tasks feels like a circus act gone wrong? "Misadventures in Multitasking" from All In The Mind unpacks the science behind why our brains struggle to do two things at once. Host Sana Khadar chats with experts, including Dr. Ami Edels and Professor Paul Dux, who reveal the brain's capacity limits and the illusion of productivity that multitasking presents.
You'll hear from Raimi, a mum who candidly shares her struggles with multitasking and its impact on her mental health. The episode also explores how some jobs, like air traffic control, demand advanced multitasking skills and how they manage to pull it off. With light-hearted anecdotes and expert insights, this episode is a fascinating dive into the chaos of multitasking and why we might be better off focusing on one thing at a time.
So, next time you're tempted to text while driving or cook while catching up on your favourite show, remember: your brain might just thank you for slowing down. What's your biggest multitasking fail?