It’s Scientific

Back on January 24, I reprinted an article I had written on multitasking. An article in the April 2, 2007, New Scientist provides more scientific explanations about the effect of multitasking on our brains. You need to subscribe to read the entire article, but here’s a hint from the the lead-in: “You may think you [...]

Multitasking

This past weekend on the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, I saw a man: 1) running; 2) pushing a double stroller with a baby and toddler; 3) walking his dog; 4) talking on a cell phone in a very businesslike tone of voice.
I didn’t know whether to envy or pity him. It seemed like he [...]