The myth of multitasking
This is with reference to the cover story “The myth of multitasking” by Kamal Ahmed Qureshi, (YW, December 19). I agree with the writer that multitasking decreases the quality of work and puts unnecessary pressure on the mind.
In order to do multiple things at a time, the brain needs to focus and process information, which affects productivity. Multitasking physically could be fine, but it’s hard for a brain to handle it. Studying and scrolling or watching TV at the same time with equal concentration is not possible. Multitasking can increase the quantity of work we accomplish at the same time, but decreases the quality of each work.