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True that — I can only combine the "speech input channel" in my brain with very low cognitive load tasks like data entry or doing the dishes. Interestingly, I'
by ivansavz 5y ago
True that — I can only combine the "speech input channel" in my brain with very low cognitive load tasks like data entry or doing the dishes.
Interestingly, I've noticed that "can you understand the article while doing the dishes" is a very good test of the quality of a piece of writing. Whenever I lose track on the narrative repeatedly (I must stop the computer and restart from the beginning) it's usually a sign that whatever I'm reading is too "fluffy" (convoluted sentence structure, no clear point, roundabout explanations, all-opinions, outrage narrative, etc.).
- ticklemyelmo 5y agoI feel like I actually get a bump in comprehension if I do a menial task like dishwashing while listening to an audiobook, versus sitting down with my eyes closed. I think the key is to occupy that little bit of your brain that would otherwise spin off on an internal tangent with every new idea you hear.
- bluedays 5y agoI have noticed I have the same issue, but I can play Minecraft while listening to something. So I spend a lot of time listening to podcasts while playing Minecraft. I assume the same would be possible with audiobooks.