Originally Posted by
fredgarvin7
I recently read a study that showed that "multitaskers" are deluding themselves if they believe they can efficiently perform more than one task simultaneously. The study found that almost always, both jobs are performed with much less accuracy and precision than when each activity was done alone.
IMO, in order to multitask effectively, at least one task must be something you can literally do in your sleep, and the other must be a low-involvement task and/or one that tolerates frequent pauses. For example, my mom can knit and watch TV, and still catch everything on the show except the few seconds when she's finishing a row and starting the next one. I usually read a book or website while I'm sharpening knives, (I can't stand a dull knife, and prefer that even the paring knives be sharp enough to shave, so this tends to be at least a monthly activity.) but I stop reading when it's time to change stones, strop or test the edge.
Originally Posted by
pharasz
I was buzzed by, get this, a PRIUS this morning. So for all you prejudicial posters assuming SUV drivers are the only inconsiderate oafs out there, think again. I mean, seriously - a PRIUS?
Did you kick it out of your lane?
