Multitasking is a myth. Studies have shown over and over that people produce worse results when they multitask (compared to single-tasking). If multitasking is clearly a myth, why do people still believe it?

Why do so many people claim to be expert multitaskers like it’s a superpower?

In this two minute lesson you’ll find out why so many people believe this myth and what it teaches us about our ability to objectively assess our own performance.