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The distracted mind

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Everyone knows we’re not supposed to multitask while driving, but do you know why? Refraining from texting, changing the radio, or talking to other people in the car isn’t just cautionary advice from your parents and driver’s ed teachers. It turns out your brain literally can’t focus on too much at once. Let’s learn why.

True or false: Our superbly sophisticated brain is wired to pay attention to multiple activities at once.

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