Education expert slams multitasking as urban myth

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Multitasking is a myth, says CQUniversity expert Dr. Ragnar Purje.

He explains to Mike Jeffreys that true multitasking, performing multiple tasks with equal focus, doesn't exist.

Instead, people switch attention between tasks, which reduces cognitive efficiency and increases errors.

Complex or unfamiliar tasks demand more effort, slowing performance.

The human brain is wired for sequential task handling, as seen in areas like language and reasoning.

Despite its popularity, multitasking isn’t real or effective, especially for learning and retention.

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