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| + | ===Definition=== | ||
| + | Mutitasking is a term used to describe the act of participating in more than one actin or thing at a time. It is the opposite of [[Unitasking]], which describes the act of focusing on a single thing at a time. Unitasking is most related to the [[Flow]] state, although multitaskers may feel like they are flowing between activities when they are in a | ||
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| + | When multitasking, the brain does not store related memories in one place, but in small pieces. This causes performance and recall to suffer. (needs a source) | ||
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| + | ===Related Reading=== | ||
| + | *[[Unitasking]] | ||
| + | *[[Flow]] | ||
| + | *[[Mental Fragmentation]] | ||
| + | *[[Junk Sleep]] | ||
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===Multitasking leaves unfinished business=== | ===Multitasking leaves unfinished business=== | ||
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That empathy, Mr. Nass said, is essential to the human condition. “We are at an inflection point,” he said. “A significant fraction of people’s experiences are now fragmented.” | That empathy, Mr. Nass said, is essential to the human condition. “We are at an inflection point,” he said. “A significant fraction of people’s experiences are now fragmented.” | ||
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Revision as of 20:38, 5 June 2011
Definition
Mutitasking is a term used to describe the act of participating in more than one actin or thing at a time. It is the opposite of Unitasking, which describes the act of focusing on a single thing at a time. Unitasking is most related to the Flow state, although multitaskers may feel like they are flowing between activities when they are in a
When multitasking, the brain does not store related memories in one place, but in small pieces. This causes performance and recall to suffer. (needs a source)
Related Reading
References
