US TV program 'Today' asked two top neuroscientists at MIT, Earl Miller and Bob Desimone the following questions. See the article for Earl's answers, and the video for both scientists' explanations.
- Does using devices change how the brain functions?
- Why do devices so easily distract people?
- Why is multitasking a problem?
- Why do we think we are better at multitasking than we really are?
- What are some ways to combat digital distractions?
"Focus on one thing at a time. If I am writing a paper and working and I am checking my email every minute, I am incurring a switch cost every minute." Earl Miller.
Link:
www.today.com/health/multitasking-doesn-t-work-why-focus-isn-t-just-hocus-t69276
