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Originally posted by Cynthetiq
To me the multitasking mind gives me an edge over those that have no ability to do so. But then again, those that have the ability to do the single tasking, to me they have a higher dexterity to complete things like jigsaw puzzles, models, and other things that require such focus.
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I hope a certain individual who prides themself on their multitasking ability reads this thread and finally sees what I've been getting at lo these many moons.
I don't see multitasking as a boon to the practitioner at all. Deep processing is far superior to shallow processing for integrating experience with knowledge. Habitual multitaskers rob themselves of the experience of living in the moment and being where they are, they don't absorb or retain anything they see or hear, and they tend to do everything half-assed when they do more than one thing at once. I can always tell from someone's responses whether they're paying attention or doing something else when I'm talking to them on the phone or instant messenger.
I find that anything worth doing requires that I be conscious of what I'm doing and not distracted with a million and one other things. I certainly couldn't write complex programs or do anything creative unless I gave it my full attention. If you ask me, "multitasker" is practically synonymous with "airhead".