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43F Podcast: The Myth of Multi-tasking

Merlin Mann | Oct 20 2005

The Myth of Multi-tasking (mp3)

43Folders.com - "Multi-taskers" are really just splitting their time and attention into smaller slices than you; no one can really do more than one thing at a time. (2:34)


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Chris (from L.C.)'s picture

I would say that listening...

Submitted by Chris (from L.C.) (not verified) on October 24, 2005 - 3:46am.

I would say that listening to music wouldn't be another 'task' per se, since it SHOULDN'T require your 'active' attention. However, it possibly could distract you (depending on your attention span) from getting things done any faster.

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