In this episode of “Ok, Now You Know,” host Joe Garner delves into the widely misunderstood concept of multitasking. For many of us, multitasking seems like an essential skill in today’s fast-paced world, but Joe reveals surprising research that challenges this assumption. By exploring the cognitive costs associated with what we perceive as multitasking, this episode aims to shed light on how our productivity might be affected negatively.Multitasking, commonly believed to boost productivity, is scrutinized in this eye-opening discussion. Joe introduces the idea that multitasking is actually task switching, where our brain shifts rapidly between tasks rather than handling them simultaneously. This episode highlights the “switching cost” associated with task switching – a period where the brain recalibrates, ultimately slowing us down and increasing the likelihood of errors. Notably, those who pride themselves on being good multitaskers are often the ones most impacted by this phenomenon. Joe suggests single tasking as a beneficial alternative, promoting higher efficiency and reduced stress.

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