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An interesting read on the subject, although not exclusively focused on multi-tasking, mostly US-centric and at times a bit wordy, is "The Organized Mind" (htt
by varlock 10y ago
An interesting read on the subject, although not exclusively focused on multi-tasking, mostly US-centric and at times a bit wordy, is "The Organized Mind" (https://amzn.com/0147516315 https://amzn.com/0147516315) by Daniel J Levin, a professor in Psychology.
Among other things, he explains why multitasking seems rewarding: it "creates a dopamine-addiction feedback loop, effectively rewarding the brain for losing focus and for constantly searching for external stimulation".
- agumonkey 10y agoMultitasking also enables point harvest in exams. Young you, and teachers too, will think its a given optimization to en force. Later you realize it has downsides.