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What is the impact of multitasking on our brain?
Multitasking causes stress that can damage various areas of the brain.
How does multitasking affect our attention span?
Multitasking reduces our actual attention span.
What is the definition of multitasking?
Multitasking can mean doing two things at the same time or co-ordinating two different life roles.
What is the main difference between machines and the human brain in terms of processing information?
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What is the role of the thalamus in the brain?
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What is the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) responsible for?
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What experiment is Matthias Kobi running?
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Why does Professor Lutz Jäncke not listen to music while working?
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What does Professor Jäncke show in the laboratory?
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What is the cocktail party effect?
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According to the study, what impact does multitasking have on flow experience?
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What is the specialty of Professor Dominique Boullier?
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What does Professor Boullier analyze the impact of?
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What management model is directly linked to the concept of the polyvalent employee?
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What is the potential consequence of forcing people to work in a multitasking manner?
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What is the commonality among burn-out situations in companies today?
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What is the potential outcome for individuals who believe they can handle excessive multitasking?
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What type of exhaustion did Frank Richter experience as a result of multitasking?
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What is the recommended solution for individuals trapped in multitasking?
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Where do patients suffering from accumulated stress recover?
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What is the potential benefit of having elderly people work for one hour a day?
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What is the distinct need in aging societies regarding work?
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What is the purpose of structuring the world of work?
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What are some attempts being made in Europe regarding the right to be non-accessible?
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What is an example of a large company that has limited the times when emails can be answered?
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What are some suggestions for escaping the multitasking spiral?
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What does much research focus on regarding coping with our digital everyday lives?
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What is the potential impact of multitasking on our brain?
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What is the source of pressure besides social networks?
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What is the recommended approach for handling emails?
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