46. People Can't Actually Multitask

Only one task at the time
Switching back and forth in between tasks is not multitasking
simultaneous physical and mental activities are possible
1. walking + talking = less attention to surroundings
in the US is illegal to drive while holding a cell phone but you can have a hands-free phone
1. the distraction is the conversation not the phone
Young people do no multitask better than older people
1. young people are distracted more easily
asking people to multitask is not a good idea
1. if you do expect mistakes

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