Humans and Multitasking - How Much Can We Do Simultaneously?

Neuroscientists investigate how multitasking affects the brain and whether humans can truly do several things at once. Experiments reveal the cognitive cost of divided attention and what happens to our brains under constant digital distraction. The film challenges assumptions about productivity and mental performance.

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