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43F Podcast: The Myth of Multi-tasking

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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I'm wondering if anyone has...

I'm wondering if anyone has any theories on listening to music while working. Is it considered another task? Are there specific tasks where music is not beneficial? Is there specific types of music better-suited for working?

 
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