Our society is overrun with technologies and appliances that make us think we have to
handle them all at one time. Multitasking is the word in almost everybody’s mouth, and I
can say that I often feel like a genius when I do multiple things at the same time. But is it
actually like that, or do I just take my eyes off one thing and focus on another? Are humans
able to perform multiple tasks at the same time and zero their focus on primary tasks while
ignoring distractions from side influences?
I believe that my behavior can train my brain, and that my personal culture can have a
positive influence on becoming a supertasker. I have learned that multitasking does not
mean to look at your phone and tweak the radio while driving your car. This is not
multitasking but an example of getting easily distracted. I recently experienced a situation
as a passenger where the driver tried to do many things at the same time, putting make-up
on, setting up the navigation system and all this while having her hand bag on her lap. The
flashing headlights of the surrounding cars were the perfect indicators that my friend was
experiencing cognitive distraction that almost resulted in an accident.
Supertaskers are not simply born, but they have become professionals in blinding out
distractions and focusing on what is important. Every person can become better by
practicing a particular skill. I find it interesting how supertaskers are able to use their
cerebral capacity more efficiently than the ordinary person. They do not use a larger
