How to Trick Yourself into Improving Your Performance
You’ve probably heard by now that trying to multitask is a terrible idea. One main reason is that our neural… More
Multitasking
The Illusion of Multitasking Boosts Performance
A series of experiments suggests that merely believing that we’re multitasking may boost our performance by making us more engaged in the tasks at hand. … More
Cognitive Crossroads: Jonathan D. Cohen Tackles the Mysteries of Multitasking
Why is an organ as powerful as the human brain so bad at multitasking? APS William James Fellow Jonathan D. Cohen is generating new answers to that question… More
When Mind Wandering is a Strategy, Not a Disadvantage
Whether we are listening in a meeting or going for a walk, our minds often stray from the present task… More
The Surprising Secret to Breaking Through a Mental Block, According to Science
When you’re wrestling with a tough decision or you’re trying to solve a hard problem, you might assume you just need… More
Don’t Look Now! How Your Devices Hurt Your Productivity
NPR: I’ll admit it. I even take my phone with me when I head to the restroom, to fire off… More