97.5 percent of Human population are "Fake Multitaskers" by Milota Sidorova

It's been said women can do two different things at the same time. Men are not able to do so. But it's been more than a consequence of our time that we are more adjusted to multitasking. To explain the picture - the average man of our century receives as much information in a day as the average middle aged man in his whole life. We had to increase our ability to manage more things. But can we do it properly? It's obvious we've accustomed to talking while driving, walking or shopping. But can we fulfill those tasks at one hundred percent? Scientists from all over the world suggest that about 97.5 percent of human population can't do this. Can't drive safe while speaking to! the phone. For instance, Scientists Jason Watson and David Strayer from the University of Utah performed experience with 200 undergraduates. The group was tasked to drive the car and phone. Everyone had to did it again, but separately - the results? 97.5 percent took 20 percent longer to reflect the brake mechanism. Those 2.5 percent showed no decrease while performing, some of them were even faster. Scientists called them supertaskers and suggestes they had increased ability to eliminate background noise and information from the environment. Their brain reflexes were more flexible, but was this the key of success? Not really - multitasking or supertasking is a question of genes, environment, temperament of the one. The fact is we are getting used to do more in the same time, but so far we've been quite impaired if seen from qualitative point of view. So far, we think we're doing things and think it's ok. Not really. Scientists now research the reflex among young childr! en. Because if you know something subconsciensly, the higher c! hance yo u will succeed as a multitasker. It's like playing the piano. When you perform before audience, your memory will be confused and suddenly you won't be able to start playing. You will get lost. But if you trained really hard and learned the body to play, then the memory can have its holiday. Your fingers will start with 100 percent certainty. So don't try so hard. Everything needs the practice. But it's certain, our children will be more able than we are. The question is what will be the cost of such multitasking?

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by Milota Sidorova for Cantell TV (http://cantell.tv)

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