Eli5: Why can’t we truly multitask? Why is our “multitasking” just setting something aside real quick to do something else? Why can’t our limbs perform different tasks at once?
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We ARE multitasking every second. Our entire body carries out countless complex functions without even our awareness. What goes on inside our body is involuntary but that still counts as multitasking; the thing is, your body allows it do be done out of necessity. Everything from breathing, digestion to cells repairing themselves is essential to stay alive, so your body does that without you having to put in any special effort to do it and without any attention. If you could master a certain level of awareness and increase your focus, etc. it is possible to perform several tasks voluntarily and at the same time. Every thing you do requires effort and anything that requires effort can be considered a “task”. The only difference here is that we are not aware of the complex functions our body is carrying out without our awareness. Yoga and meditation is a great place to start as it can increase your focus. Our mind and body are capable of more than we can imagine!
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