The phone on the desk: does it take our attention even when we do not use it?
The phone is silent, face down. You do not touch it. But is it really without effect? A well-known study suggested that its mere presence may reduce our mental capacity.
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One thing at a time: the hidden cost of switching between tasks
The mind does not do two demanding things at once; it switches between them, and every switch has a cost. Here is how to protect your attention.