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I'll have a good think about whether we can process things in parallel or only in series the next time I decide to walk and chew gum while bouncing a ball, not
by ssl-3 2y ago
I'll have a good think about whether we can process things in parallel or only in series the next time I decide to walk and chew gum while bouncing a ball, not tripping over things, and staying out of traffic.
- 082349872349872 2y agonone of those activities need involve conscious decisions, however
- ssl-3 2y agoHaving a think is not a conscious activity?
- 082349872349872 2y agothat, yes, sorry. I meant walking, chewing gum, dribbling a basketball, and avoiding traffic.
- BehindBlueEyes 2y agoDepends on expertise. Consider a toddler learning to walk, while eating a snack, carrying a toy and avoiding the cat. Driving stick is a good example, as shifting gears requires conscious thought at first and becomes mostly automated with experience.
- ziggyzecat 2y agoMh, balance that ball on your finger while keeping it in spin or dribble it between your legs while spinning your body around and see how many conscious decisions you make while not stepping into canine feces.