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Why we can’t do it. Kori D. Miller Feb 6 Are you an expert multi-tasker? Image credit: Serena Wong via Pixabay Even if we had more arms, we couldn’t do it. The evidence that our brains can’t multitask is well-documented. Yet, some people believe this ‘skill’ is necessary. The supporting argument is…
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