The Myth of Multitasking

We can only confidently rely on our decision-making or critical thinking abilities if we commit 100 percent of our attention to a task. Multitasking causes us to fall behind on our own time-bound goals, and we suffer the harmful effects of others who try to multitask, such as distracted drivers and walkers. This video describes why multitasking can be bad for our brains and how we are usually more productive when we focus on one thing rather than try to multitask.